The tool, a Firefox browser extension dubbed “Firesheep,” was demonstrated at the ToorCon Hacking Conference in San Diego on Sunday. What’s less clear is how much information is floating out there in the either, especially with the rise of “Web 2.0” and rich social networking applications and other Web based sharing tools. But now a pair of researchers have created a tool to identify and capture the social networking sessions of those around you. Creators call for better session security. It’s no secret that Web sessions that use the bare HTTP protocol to transmit and receive data are susceptible to a variety of security attacks. HED: New Tool, FireSheep, Lays Open Web 2.0 InsecurityDEK: The Browser Plug In Offers One Click Session Hijacking for Popular Social Networking Apps.
