PROTECT FROM SIDEJACKING ATTACKS

#1. It is very easy to protect yourself against this sort of attack. Both Facebook & Twitter supports HTTPS, so when you browse facebook (or twitter for that matter) On Public Wifi or LAN, please make sure you’re using HTTPS:// rather than HTTP:// in the URL.

Facebook: Account Settings >> Account Security >> check “Secure Browsing (https)” >> Save.
Twitter: Settings >> Account >> check “Https Only” >> save.

#2. FireFox Users can use Plugin called HTTPS Finder. HTTPS Finder automatically detects and alerts when SSL is available on a web page. It also provides one-click rule creation for HTTPS Everywhere.

#3. When you are using Public WiFi, Avoid Logging-in on Websites that doesn’t Support HTTPS://. Don’t use sites that revert back to HTTP after login.

#4. Always Log off websites when done. If the ‘victim’ logs out of any Website, the attackers session becomes invalid – so it’s a good practice to actually log out and log back in again rather than using the ‘remember me’ check-box.

#5. Avoid using unencrypted Wi-Fi. Encrypting everything over Wi-Fi is an excellent idea. Although not many hot-spots offer Encrypted WiFi, using it can greatly reduce the risk of being hacked.