Hijacking

An attack where an attacker takes control of a session, account, or network communication.

Understanding the Concept

Hijacking refers to the unauthorized interception or takeover of computer systems, network connections, or user sessions. It involves gaining control over legitimate communication channels or system resources.

Types/Categories

Session Hijacking

Cookie theft
Session fixation
Token manipulation

Network Hijacking

DNS hijacking
ARP spoofing
BGP hijacking

Application Hijacking

Browser hijacking
Click hijacking
Form hijacking

Challenges and Considerations

Detection complexity
Prevention overhead
User experience impact
Implementation costs
Legacy system support