Account Theft
Chrome Account Hijacking Risk
Google Chrome is rolling out new protections to block malicious attempts to steal session cookies, which attackers can use to hijack your account. Stolen cookies can let hackers sign in as you without needing your password.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
5/5
How likely a family or household is to encounter this risk in everyday digital life.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a family or household.
Household Susceptibility
2/5
How likely someone in a household is to trust, fall for, or be affected by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Session cookie theft is a stealthy way attackers hijack accounts without stealing passwords. This built-in protection works silently to block common cookie-stealing techniques.
Take Action
What To Do Next
- Keep Chrome updated to the latest version
- Enable automatic updates in Chrome settings
- Avoid installing untrusted extensions or add-ons
- Use unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication
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Helpful Resources
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
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