Session Hijacking is basically a packet sniffer to capture unencrypted cookies from various websites. Computers connected in LAN (Local area network ) or in public WiFi could became targeted by session hijacking vulnerabilities. In Universities, Airports, Hotels and other Public WiFi places it is easy to access.
Hack Facebook Using Fire Sheep
Tools Needed :
- Public wifi access
- Firefox Browser
- winpcap
- Firefox plugin Fire sheep
Step 1:
- Download & install Mozilla browser and add-one Fire sheep
Step 2:
- Run Firefox.
- Menu Bar go to View >> SideBar >> Fire sheep
- ( Ctrl + shift +s ) Shortcut can also be used to open Fire sheep.
Step 3:
Fire sheep is now running in Sidebar.
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Step 4:
Fire sheep is now running in Sidebar.
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Step 4:
- Now Click >> Start Capture Button and keep calm.
Step 5:
- Various sessions can be seen on Sidebar.
- Select the authenticated Session you want to gain access.
Step 6:
- You can automatically logged in the victims account.
- This Tool can be easily used to get Facebook/twitter account.
Step 7:
- This Hack will only work in LAN or WiFi networks.
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