sessionhijacking

BEYOND PASSWORDS: How Scammers Steal Your Session, Not Your Login.

In 2026, hackers have a new favorite tool: Cookie Theft (Session Hijacking). They don't want your password anymore; they want your "Active Session."

How the Social Engineering works:

The Bait: You receive a DM or email offering a "New Portfolio Analyzer" or a "Premium Trading Tool" to download.

The Payload: Once you run the file, it doesn't ask for a password. It silently copies your browser's Cookies and sends them to the hacker.

The Bypass: The hacker imports these cookies into their browser. Since the cookie says "This user is already logged in," they bypass your Password AND 2FA instantly.

Your Defense Strategy:
Zero Downloads: Never download "tools" or "PDFs" from unknown sources in DMs.

Clear Your Cookies: Regularly clear your browser cache or use a dedicated, clean browser only for your exchange.

Hardware Keys: Use a YubiKey. Even if they steal your session, many sensitive actions (like withdrawals) will still require a physical press on your key.

Don't let a "free tool" cost you your entire portfolio.
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