What are some security measures that can be implemented to protect against cookie stealing attacks?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
To protect against cookie stealing attacks, there are several security measures that can be implemented. These measures aim to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of cookies, which are small pieces of data stored on a user's computer by a website. By stealing these cookies, attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or impersonate legitimate
What is the significance of the "HTTP Only" flag for cookies in defending against session attacks?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The "HTTP Only" flag is a significant feature in defending against session attacks by enhancing the security of cookies. In the realm of web application security, session attacks pose a significant threat to the confidentiality and integrity of user sessions. These attacks aim to exploit vulnerabilities in the session management mechanism, allowing unauthorized access to
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Session attacks, Cookie and session attacks, Examination review
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Cookies, Cybersecurity, HTTP Only, Session Attacks, Session Management, Web Application Security