Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Cookies and Cyber Risks: How Browsing History is at Risk
Cookies help websites remember you.
But they can be stolen by hackers.
They can get your 'session ID' to access your accounts.
This is like someone getting your key.
Your private info, like your address or payment details, is at risk.
This can lead to hacked accounts.
To be safe, avoid public Wi-Fi, and clear cookies.
Cookies store data like browsing preferences and personal details.
Session ID hijacking allows attackers to bypass security measures.
The CircleCI breach in 2023 demonstrated this threat.
Websites using HTTP are vulnerable to session ID interception.
Experts advise against using public Wi-Fi and recommend clearing browser data.
- Who
- Cyber attackers
- What
- Session ID hijacking to steal data
- When
- Published September 13, 2025; CircleCI breach in 2023
- Where
- Online, specifically through public Wi-Fi and insecure websites
- Why
- To gain access to accounts, steal information, and commit fraud
Cyber Security Experts
Web Users
Secure Browsing Practices
Cyber Security Experts
Advise users to avoid insecure HTTP websites and use HTTPS, use 2FA, and clear browser data regularly.
Web Users
Many users are unaware of the security risks posed by cookies and may not take adequate precautions.
- Primary Threat
- Session ID Hijacking
- Data Stored in Cookies
- Browsing preferences, personal details, login credentials
- Example Breach
- CircleCI in 2023
- Vulnerability
- HTTP websites, public Wi-Fi
- Expert Advice
- Use HTTPS, 2FA, clear browser data