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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies with Secure and HttpOnly flags to ensure they’re transferred via HTTPS and inaccessible to client-side scripts, reducing the risk of theft via unencrypted connections or XSS attacks. Adopt Strong Password Policies Promote the use of strong, unique passwords and enforce regular password updates.

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Database Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Use web application and database firewalls. Your database server should be protected from database security threats by a firewall, which denies access to traffic by default. The firewall should also protect your database from initiating outbound connections unless there is a specific need to do so.

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The first 24 hours After a cyber incident. A practical playbook 

Pen Test Partners

Isolate endpoints showing signs of malware, encryption, or data exfiltration. Preserve logs, including firewall and VPN activity. Disable accounts you suspect are compromised until you can investigate. Log collection and preservation Secure logs from: Firewalls Authentication systems (Active Directory, etc.)

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Cookie Theft: What Is It & How to Prevent It

eSecurity Planet

Without encryption, they can monitor your connection and steal your session cookies, allowing them to hijack your accounts. This exposes you to fraudulent transactions and account misuse when doing sensitive tasks on public networks.

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How to Secure Google Drive

Spinone

This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access. Configure Recovery on your Google Account What are the recovery options? This is found under the Security > Ways we can verify it’s your section.

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