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Glossary: Threat Vectors: Files, Networks and Endpoints

session token

Also written: session tokens

A long random value, usually inside a cookie, that means 'this browser already logged in'. A stolen token skips the password and MFA, so you must revoke sessions, not just reset the password.

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cookiesession hijackingsession keysession revocationAdversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing