FaceNiff is an Android app that allows you to sniff and intercept web session profiles over the WiFi that your mobile is connected to.
The app allows Android phones to hack out and use Facebook accounts of other users on the same open wireless network with a single tap of the finger.
It works over any private networks Open, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK.
It supports various website apart from FaceBook like Twitter, Youtube, Amazon,Tumblr , MySpace, blogger.
There various other application like Droidsheep which does the same thing.
Note :
This only works on Rooted Android Devices.
This application won't work if the SSL is used.
How to protect yourself when using public WiFi :
- Turn on HTTPS on every site that allows you to connect with it, and install
- Use a VPN when browsing on public, free, or other open networks
- Get a browser extension
like Disconnect , Ghostery.
*I don't have any intention of promoting hacking accounts or such activities, this post is to make people be aware of such tools and use safety while browsing.
Do let me no if you have used such tools or were a victim of them in comments, or ask any tech related question you want to know it will be answered as soon as i can.
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