1. Unencrypted Data: Cookies are sent over the internet as plain text and can be intercepted and read by anyone who has access to the connection.
1. Session Hijacking: Cookies can be used to hijack a user’s session by stealing the cookie and using it to authenticate the hacker.
1. Cross-site Scripting (XSS): Cookies are often used to store sensitive information. If an attacker is able to inject malicious code into a website, they can also access and misuse stored cookies.
1. Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF): In this type of attack, a hacker can exploit a website’s trust in a user’s browser to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, using the cookie to authenticate requests.
1. Misuse of Cookies: Cookies can be seen as a form of digital tracking and profiling, which can be used by advertisers or malicious actors to collect personal and sensitive information about users without their consent.
1. Session Fixation: A hacker can manipulate the session ID to force a user to use an authenticated session, giving them full access to the user’s account without actually knowing their credentials.
