App Review: DroidSheep – The Danger Of Browsing Without Secured Protocol

DroidSheep is an application which proves how insecure social networks such as Facebook can be. Browsing without a secured protocol will allow user of this or similar applications to hijack your session.

Before we begin I would like to quote words from the author

DroidSheep is NOT INTENDED TO STEAL IDENTITIES.
It shall show the weak security properties of big websites just like Facebook. Please be always aware of what you’re doing.

For the purpose of this demonstration I’m using my brother’s Facebook account with his permission.

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