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Kaspersky Warns Of Rising Cookie Hijacking Threat

A new report highlights how session hijacking through cookies could expose users to identity theft, financial loss, and account compromise.

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10 months ago

September 4, 2025

Nour Nasir

kaspersky warns of rising cookie hijacking threat

Cookies are a familiar part of modern browsing, powering everything from saved logins to personalized settings. But according to a new Kaspersky report, they’re also a growing security risk. The study found that 87% of surveyed websites display cookie notifications, yet most users remain unaware of how these files can be exploited by attackers through a process known as session hijacking.

Cookies are small text files stored in browsers, often containing preferences, personal data, or even login credentials. If compromised, attackers can steal a user’s session ID and gain access to active accounts. Once inside, they could perform unauthorized actions such as retrieving payment information, placing fraudulent orders, or sending malicious communications.

Attackers have several methods to exploit cookie data. On unsecured HTTP sites or public Wi-Fi networks, session sniffing can intercept IDs in real time. Cross-site scripting (XSS) injects malicious code into a site to extract cookie data directly from the browser. Session fixation tricks users into authenticating with a pre-set session ID, allowing attackers to gain control after login. In practical terms, this could expose sensitive details such as shipping addresses, payment settings, or even lead to full account takeover.

“Cookies are the backbone of seamless online experiences, enabling everything from personalized settings to streamlined logins, but they’re also a target for hackers if not handled with care,” said Natalya Zakuskina, Senior Web Content Analyst at Kaspersky. “Without proper safeguards, attackers can exploit session IDs to hijack user accounts, steal sensitive data, or even manipulate website interactions, making it imperative for developers to prioritize security measures and for users to stay proactive in protecting their digital footprint”.

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Kaspersky advises users to avoid entering sensitive data on HTTP-based sites, minimize cookie acceptance, and regularly clear cookies and cache. Additional precautions include using VPNs on public Wi-Fi, enabling two-factor authentication, and steering clear of suspicious links.

With cookies underpinning so much of the digital economy, Kaspersky warns that ignoring these vulnerabilities could result not only in financial losses but also long-term reputational damage for individuals and businesses alike.

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A Three-Clinic Network Bets Dubai Is Ready For Longevity Medicine

Longevium has enlisted nearly 100 clinicians and created an AI platform in a bid to sell biological-age tracking as a medicine, not a wellness service.

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2 days ago

July 13, 2026

Dana Saadeh

a three-clinic network bets dubai is ready for longevity medicine

Dubai has been busily creating the scaffolding for a longevity industry, including a dedicated regulatory authority and a health market deep enough to sustain it. Now the clinics are arriving.

Longevium, a longevity clinic network, has opened three locations across the city: a flagship at Triple Seven Mall on Jumeirah 3, and branches in Jumeirah Lake Towers and Jumeirah Village Circle. Together they house a multidisciplinary team of nearly 100 physicians and specialists offering what the company bills as “a measurable medical system for longevity”.

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The pitch is that longevity medicine should look less like a wellness menu and more like continuous clinical care. Each patient’s biological age assessment, laboratory results, body composition, cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic markers, and lifestyle data feed into a single profile, with a proprietary AI platform helping physicians track progress and adjust protocols against the patient’s own biomarkers.

“Healthy aging must be approached clinically through diagnostics, biomarkers, physician supervision, longitudinal tracking, and protocols tailored to the individual,” said Dr. Ksenia Butova, Longevium’s founder and CEO. “Our goal is to help patients understand their health trajectory before disease develops, and then actively change that trajectory”.

The treatment list spans peptide-based protocols, exosome therapies, stem cell approaches, GLP-1 metabolic optimization, hormone balance programs, cardiovascular prevention, and regenerative aesthetics — a model built for the entrepreneurs, executives, and international patients the clinic says want measurable results rather than generic wellness. A signature offering, Longevity Day, compresses biomarker testing, ultrasound and vascular imaging, specialist consultations, IV therapy, and a personalized optimization roadmap into a single three-hour visit.

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“Here, longevity, biotechnology, AI, prevention, and regenerative medicine are converging into a single ecosystem,” said Butova. “This is why Longevium was built in Dubai, and why we believe the UAE can become a global reference point for longevity medicine”.

The emirate established the Dubai Longevity Authority in 2026 to oversee its longevity, wellness, and advanced health sectors, and the Dubai Health Authority reported insured beneficiaries exceeding 4.9 million in 2025, up around 6.5%, with insurance claims reaching approximately 49.6 million, up around 13.5%.