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What are the security risks associated with cookies and how can they be exploited by attackers to impersonate users and gain unauthorized access to accounts?

Friday, 04 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user's computer by a website they visit. These files contain information such as user preferences, session identifiers, and other data that facilitate the user's browsing experience. While cookies serve a legitimate purpose in enhancing website functionality, they also pose security risks if not properly managed.

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/ACSS Advanced Computer Systems Security, Network security, Web security model, Examination review

Tagged under: Cookies, Cross-Site Request Forgery, Cross-Site Scripting, CSRF Protection, Cybersecurity, Input Validation, Output Encoding, Secure Cookie Settings, Security Risks, Session Hijacking, Session Management

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What are the security risks associated with cookies and how can they be exploited by attackers to impersonate users and gain unauthorized access to accounts?

Eligibility for EITCA Academy 80% EITCI DSJC Subsidy support