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Session Hijacking: Stealing Trust, Not Passwords
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Credentials Aren’t the Only Way In
Attackers don’t need passwords if they can steal session tokens. These tokens authenticate users silently — and they’re often stored insecurely in browsers or memory.
XSS Is the Classic Vector for Session Theft
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities let attackers inject JavaScript and extract cookies or local storage tokens. A single reflected XSS can equal full account compromise.
Session Fixation Is a Silent Setup
Attackers trick users into logging in with pre-set tokens, giving the attacker mirrored access. This works when systems don’t properly regenerate tokens on login.
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Public Wi-Fi and Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Still Work
Without HTTPS or proper HSTS enforcement, attackers can intercept session data over unencrypted networks. Yes — even in 2026, this still happens.
Session Timeouts and Rotation Are Weak
Many apps keep sessions alive indefinitely. Others don’t rotate tokens after privilege elevation or login. Long-lived sessions = long-lived risk.
Secure Sessions Are Actively Managed
Use HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite flags on cookies. Rotate tokens often, expire sessions on logout, and monitor for anomalies. Sessions are trust — protect them like credentials.
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