Session hijacking attacks erode user trust in the affected web application or service.Users may lose confidence in the security measures implemented by the app owner, leading to a decline in usage, customer churn, or negative word-of-mouth. ...
The following five browser attacks -- cross-site scripting (XSS), malicious extensions, session hijacking, DNS poisoning and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks -- have been around for a while and are well known. Yet, they still work, so attackers continue to use them. 1. Cross-site script...
Logging into websites or portals are part of many people’s daily routines. Unfortunately there is a constant threat of session hijacking looming. Find out what can be done to prevent it.
Session hijacking is a cyberattack whereby rogue actors gain access to a system or application when the victim is connecting online for a legitimate purpose. You could be logging into a business application at work, for example, or shopping online during your lunch hour. The attack could also...
(HTTP) is a stateless protocol, which means it carries each request independently without referring to any previous request, requiring a user to authenticate every time they view a web page. To avoid prompting a user to log in every time, the server assigns a session ID to provide a ...
whenever the window is closed. Both of these approaches help minimize the amount of time that a particular session cookie remains active. Along the same lines, once a user logs off, you should make sure the session cookie automatically gets deleted from their device to avoid any extra exposure...
3. Use caching to reduce latency Caching is a popular technique that can greatly improve the performance of your application by reducing its latency. Caching is a technique used to store frequently accessed data in a location that can be accessed quickly. By caching data, you can avoid the ne...
To avoid having to use SSL across your entire site, structure your Web site so that the secure pages that require authenticated access are placed in a subdirectory that is separate from the anonymously accessible pages. This approach is shown in Figure 1....
8. Session hijacking attacks Session hijackingoccurs when an attacker gains unauthorized access to a user’s active session by intercepting or stealing the session ID or token. This allows the attacker to impersonate the user and potentially perform actions on their behalf. ...
Avoid opening attachmentsfrom unknown or suspicious senders, as they may contain malware. Use two-factor authenticationto add another layer of security against spoofing attacks on your devices. It’s important to note that it is not completely foolproof, so be sure to pair it with good cybersecu...