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How do hackers access online accounts without passwords or alerts?

short by Jessica Rajan / on Sunday, 25 October, 2026
Cybercriminals are using session hijacking to access online accounts without passwords or login alerts. The method involves stealing session cookies, which keep users logged in after they enter their credentials. Hackers typically use malware to collect these cookies from a browser's database and send them to themselves, allowing them to access accounts while sessions remain active.
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