hasen

Nov 07

Firesheep: login as anyone else using wireless near you

This firefox extension demonstrates just how easy it is to sneak into somebody’s account when using insecure http on a wireless connection.

The concept is rather scary, but this tool is meant to aid thieves, rather it’s meant to raise awareness of the issue.

  • 07-11-2010
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  • Tagged: web security
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