# Session theft scams that exploit an already authenticated user | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Session theft targets the authenticated state a browser already holds after login. Microsoft and Google have documented attacks in which stolen session cookies or tokens let attackers impersonate users without repeating the normal sign-in flow.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-session-theft-scams-that-exploit-an-already-authenticated-user/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-04-16

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Original source: https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-session-theft-scams-that-exploit-an-already-authenticated-user/