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Cookie Theft Turns an Active Login Into a Fraud Risk
Key Takeaways
- Session cookies maintain a logged-in state as a user navigates a site.
- Stolen active cookies can enable session hijacking without obtaining a password.
- The report says malware can steal cookies from a browser database.
- Logging out and using a dedicated password manager are cited as protective habits.
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DT Editorial Team··via theguardian.com