This is how your account can be hacked even with two-factor authentication and strong passwords
This is how your account can be hacked even with two-factor authentication and strong passwords It is recommended to use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to keep your online accounts secure. Although these are important steps, they should never be ignored. But the truth is different here. Even if you have a strong password for your account and have enabled two-factor authentication, your account can be hacked. But how? That is ‘cookie theft’. It is much easier than you think. Let’s understand in detail. What is cookie theft? When you log in to a website, your browser saves something called cookies. These cookies contain your ‘session ID’. This is the thing that tells you that you have already logged in to that website. Think of it as a ‘gate pass’. As long as you have the cookie, the website will not ask you for your password or TFA again. It simply allows you to enter the website. If someone steals such a cookie, that person can easily use your identit...