Unveiling Session Cookie Poisoning Attacks

Unveiling Session Cookie Poisoning Attacks

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand what session cookie poisoning attacks are and how to prevent them.

What do you already know about session cookie poisoning attacks?

What Are Session Cookies?

Session cookies are temporary files that help websites remember user information during a visit.

Understanding Session Cookie Poisoning

This attack involves tampering with session cookies to gain unauthorized access to user data.

How Cookie Poisoning Works

Attackers modify cookies, exploiting vulnerabilities to impersonate users and access sensitive data.

Real-World Examples

Explore past incidents where cookie poisoning attacks led to data breaches.

Preventing Cookie Poisoning

Implement secure cookie attributes, validate input, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Interactive Q&A

Engage with a Q&A session to clarify doubts and reinforce learning.

Summary & Key Takeaways

Summarize the key points: definition, examples, impacts, and prevention of session cookie poisoning.

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