Cybercriminals have evolved their attack methods. Instead of focusing on password theft, now they focus on hijacking active user sessions. This involves the use of modern techniques, such as stealing session cookies, that allows them to take control of already authenticated sessions without needing to know the user's credentials, thus overcoming security barriers such as multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Session hijacking is not a new concept, but it has taken on a new dimension due to the widespread use of cloud applications. Attackers steal the Cookies or Tokens and reuse them from different devices or locations to access the victim's resources, bypassing traditional security controls. This has led to a considerable increase in attacks of this type, as evidenced by data from Microsoft and Google.
One of the reasons this approach is so effective is that it allows attackers to bypass the authentication step, Directly accessing critical accounts, such as those for business applications, No need to enter credentials. This type of attack has become particularly damaging in environments where multiple cloud-based applications are used that share sessions and credentials.
At last, Although session hijacking poses a significant challenge, Specific detection tools are being developed, such as those that monitor the misuse of session cookies. These solutions can be a last line of defense to prevent attackers from using hijacked sessions, but the effectiveness of these controls still depends on their correct implementation and constant monitoring.
Fountain: Segu-Info