http://codebutler.com/firesheep
When logging into a website you usually start by submitting your username and
password. The server then checks to see if an account matching this information
exists and if so, replies back to you with a cookie which is used by your
browser for all subsequent
Cookies have been a security issue for a long time now (you could do
this by hand, but it takes a modicum of skill). With the plugin, every
one gets a go. Hopefully this will kick websites into a more secure
mind set. Sadly, no linux love with the plugin, oh well keep on with
wireshark! =)
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