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What Is Session Hijacking and How Does It Bypass Passwords?
Most people believe that a strong password and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are enough to keep an account safe. However, session hijacking is a method that allows criminals to enter your digital accounts without needing either. When you log into a website, the service does not want to ask for your password every time you click a new page. To prevent this, the website issues a digital "hall pass" known as a session token or cookie. This token is stored in your web browser

SystemsCloud
1 day ago3 min read
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