Catch the Man-in-the-Middle

Name: Catch the Man-in-the-Middle
Rating: 4.1411767 (140 reviews)
Author: Braxmobile

By: Braxmobile

MITM Certificate Fingerprint Checker by Rob Braxman

Features & Capabilities

Catch the Man-in-the-Middle is a powerful Chrome extension developed by cybersecurity expert Rob Braxman. It helps users detect if their HTTPS traffic is being intercepted or spied on by hackers or employers. By checking the SHA fingerprint of SSL certificates as seen by your device and comparing it with an external network, it quickly identifies any discrepancies indicating a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack. The extension automates the entire process, requiring no manual fingerprint recording, delivering immediate and reliable results to ensure your browsing remains secure.

Designed for privacy-conscious individuals, this tool offers a fast and convenient way to safeguard your encrypted browsing from unauthorized interception. Whether you're on public Wi-Fi or a controlled network, Catch the Man-in-the-Middle provides peace of mind with its seamless verification process, all within your browser.

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Version:

1.0.29 Last updated: 2020-03-31

Creation date:

2018-07-06

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Email:

te*****@brax.me

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

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# 354,529 ▲ 2,440

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Developed by:

Braxmobile

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.brax.certchecker

Email:

te*****@brax.me

Website:

https://brax.me

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's ability to detect MITM attacks and fake certificates while being user-friendly and informative. It's praised for enhancing personal security and endorsed by a popular security YouTuber. However, multiple reviews report false positives, especially on well-known sites, and issues with detecting VPN or Tor usage correctly. Some users experienced connection problems or app failures on certain devices. Overall, it's valued for its core functionality but could improve accuracy and user guidance.

Pros

Effectively detects man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and fake root certificates.
User-friendly and easy to understand, even for non-experts.
Useful for monitoring internet security and privacy on smartphones.
Supported and endorsed by a trusted security-focused YouTube creator.
Provides detailed certificate information that is hard to obtain otherwise.

Cons

Reports false positives, detecting attacks on well-known safe websites.
Inaccurately detects VPN or Tor usage, often failing to recognize them.
Occasionally stops working or has connection issues on some devices.
Limited detection capabilities; does not reveal attacker identities or detailed MITM info.
Some users find responses or prompts unclear or not helpful when entering domain names.

Recent reviews

Excellent tool for security and privacy!

Jo*****, 2025-01-11

it stopped working on my s20+... update - it is now working again... but I'm not sure if it's givving false negatives or not. usually when I think I'm being man in the middled - due to phone symptoms - this app confirms it.