Stealer Script — Cookie

: Attackers can impersonate the victim and log into their accounts (e.g., webmail, banking, or social media) without needing a password.

: The script accesses the document.cookie object, which often contains session identifiers, login keys, and personalization data.

: It sends the stolen cookies to a remote server controlled by the attacker via an HTTP GET or POST request. Consequences of a Successful Attack cookie stealer script

: The attacker finds an XSS vulnerability on a target site or uses spear-phishing emails to deliver the script.

: Once inside, the attacker can exfiltrate emails, personal documents, and financial information. : Attackers can impersonate the victim and log

: Once the victim visits the compromised page or opens the malicious email, the script runs automatically in their browser.

A is a malicious tool used by threat actors to hijack user sessions by exfiltrating browser cookies. This type of attack is a form of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) , where an attacker injects JavaScript into a trusted website to capture sensitive data. How the Script Works Consequences of a Successful Attack : The attacker

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