There are a variety of ways attackers can attack Web applications (websites which allow you to interact directly with software via the browser) to steal confidential data or introduce malicious code or even take over your computer. These attacks exploit weaknesses in web applications, such as such as content management systems, web applications and web servers.
Web app attacks account for the majority of security threats. In the past 10 years attackers have sharpened their skills in finding and exploiting vulnerabilities that affect the perimeter defenses of applications. Attackers can circumvent the common defenses by employing techniques such as botnets, phishing, or social engineering.
A phishing scam involves tricking victims into clicking on an email link that has malware. This malware is downloaded to the victim’s computer, and gives attackers access to the system or devices. Botnets are groups of compromised and infected devices, which attackers utilize to launch DDoS attacks or spread malware, to continue fraud through ads, and more.
Directory (or path) traversal attacks rely on movements patterns to gain access to the data on the website, its configuration files and databases. To defend against this type of attack requires the proper sanitization of inputs.
SQL injection attacks target databases which stores crucial website and service data by injecting malicious code which allows it to bypass security controls and divulge information normally wouldn’t. Attackers can execute commands, dump database information and more.
Cross-site scripting attacks (or XSS), insert malicious code on a trusted site to hijack the neoerudition.net/data-room-and-abilities-for-employees browsers of users. This enables attackers to steal session cookies and confidential information to impersonate users, alter the content, and so on.