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Cookie Monster: The Session Hijacker's Tale

Watch as a hacker steals someone's session cookie and impersonates them online. Learn how session hijacking works and how to stay safe!

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Stop Session Hijackers

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Always verify you're on HTTPS (look for the padlock) before logging in

2

Log out of accounts when finished, especially on shared or public computers

3

Avoid accessing sensitive accounts on public WiFi without a VPN

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Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra security layer

5

Clear your browser cookies regularly and use private browsing for sensitive tasks

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