Session Hijacking
Session hijacking is when someone else gets access to your online accounts, even though you didn’t give them permission. This happens by taking control of your session, or the time when you’re connected to a website or app.
It works like this: when you connect to a website or app, you usually have to log in. In order to do that, the website or app sends you a “cookie” - a small file that contains information about your session. This cookie allows you to stay logged in, without having to keep putting in your username and password.
The problem is that if someone else gets your cookie, they can pretend to be you and take control of your session. They can do whatever they want on the website or app, which might include accessing your private information or making unauthorized purchases.
There are several ways that hackers can get your cookie, such as by intercepting it as it goes between you and the website or app. This is why it’s important to use secure connections (https) whenever possible, and to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive activities.
To protect yourself against session hijacking, you can also use two-factor authentication, which requires a second form of verification in addition to your password. Additionally, you should log out of your accounts when you’re finished using them, instead of just closing the browser or app.