FaceNiff – Android allow applications to steal account

FaceNiff is an Android application that allows users easy access to a Facebook account of others, if they use the same Wi-Fi network.

To use this software, your phone must be unlocked (though this is a very easy job). This application works by checking all data sent and received in the network. FaceNiff actually do not penetrate directly into Facebook, it will wait until a legitimate user access, then the income account data and log out of that person. With a single click, one who would harm with intent and sign up your account. The program works with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Amazon …
This application is an innovative program of eavesdropping on the network data. There are many programs of this type is available and free, such as Wireshark, a Windows application with many features, or more recently Firesheep, an add-on for Firefox. FaceNiff main difference lies in ease of use: while other programs to record all data sent and received in the network, unless the correction options, FaceNiff designed specifically to collect data published imported. That makes it more popular applications.
There are many ways you can protect yourself against attacks like this. The most common way is to use HTTPS in the public network, instead of HTTP. Services such as Gmail and Facebook are setting allows login via HTTPS. You can also use the free VPN, like Hotspot Shield, the program will encrypt all data sent from your computer. Both ways will help you protect sensitive data. If you frequently use public Wi-Fi networks, know how to prevent.

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