Stay Safe Online: How to Protect Yourself from Pass-the-Cookie Attacks

What is a Pass-the-Cookie Attack? 

A pass-the-cookie attack is a way to bypass authentication in a web application using a stolen session cookie. When a user logs in to any application on the Internet, a session cookie is created in the browser that identifies the user and allows them to keep the session active without constantly authenticating themselves. However, someone can steal and inject this session cookie into their browser. In that case, the web application will trust the session cookie and grant the thief complete access.

How Do Hackers Steal Session Cookies? 

There are several ways that hackers can steal session cookies. One standard method is through cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, where an attacker injects malicious code into a website that steals the user’s session cookie when they visit the site. 

Another method is through phishing attacks, where an attacker sends an email or message that appears to be from a legitimate source but contains a link to a fake login page that steals the user’s session cookie when they enter their login information. Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and trojan attacks are other methods that hackers use to steal session cookies.

How Can You Protect Yourself from Pass-the-Cookie Attacks? 

There are several steps you can take to protect yours

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