This is pretty crazy: You can now use a Firefox extension that will sniff and steal cookies with the account and identity of the users in the same process.
Develeoped by Eric Butler, it is a proof-of-concept that shows how insecure the “security” on websites truly is. Check it out here, Firesheep.
Install it and a new sidebar will show. Connect to any network and then just wait to see what happens. Rock this on your church wifi and let the fun begin…
Then go protect yourself.
[HT: LifeHacker]
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