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What is a Session ID or Session Token used for?
What is a Session ID or Session Token used for?
- To manage user authentication
- To identify a session in network communications (correct)
- To encrypt user passwords
- To display user information on a website
Why are Session IDs often used in web applications?
Why are Session IDs often used in web applications?
- To secure the website from attacks
- To track user's browsing history
- To store user preferences
- To identify a user that has logged into a website (correct)
What can an attacker potentially do by hijacking a session?
What can an attacker potentially do by hijacking a session?
- Access server logs
- Increase website traffic
- Change website layout
- Obtain potential privileges (correct)
What happens if an attacker breaks an application’s session management?
What happens if an attacker breaks an application’s session management?
Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component?
Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component?
What is the primary purpose of a Session ID or Session Token in network communications?
What is the primary purpose of a Session ID or Session Token in network communications?
What is the potential impact of an attacker hijacking a session?
What is the potential impact of an attacker hijacking a session?
Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component in web applications?
Why is the session management mechanism considered a fundamental security component in web applications?
What role does session management play in bypassing authentication controls?
What role does session management play in bypassing authentication controls?
How can an attacker potentially use a session ID to hijack a session?
How can an attacker potentially use a session ID to hijack a session?
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