What is session hijacking?
Session hijacking is an attack in which an attacker impersonates an authenticated user by taking control of their session. The attacker exploits vulnerabilities in the web application's session management mechanism to gain access to a valid session token. This allows him to impersonate the legitimate user and take over their session. The attacker can then perform various actions, such as making transactions on behalf of the user or accessing sensitive information.
To protect against session hijacking, web applications should implement best security practices and use technologies such as web application firewalls (WAFs). Airlock Secure Access Hub offers comprehensive security features, including advanced filtering capabilities that can detect and block suspicious traffic. These functions help to detect and ward off potential attacks such as session hijacking at an early stage.
Additionally, Airlock Secure Access Hub also offers fraud prevention features that can help detect and prevent fraudulent activity. Through continuous monitoring and analysis of user behavior, Airlock can identify potential anomalies and suspicious activities to increase web application security.
For more information about Airlock Secure Access Hub's security features, see the following links: