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There are many ways attackers could target web applications (websites that let you interact with software using browsers) to steal confidential data, introduce malicious code, and even take over your PC or device. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, such as such as content management systems, web applications and web servers.
Web app attacks comprise an overwhelming portion of security threats. In the past decade attackers have sharpened their skills at identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities that compromise the perimeter defenses of applications. Attackers can circumvent the common defenses by employing techniques such as botnets, phishing, and social engineering.
Phishing attacks trick victims into clicking on an email that contains malware. This malware is downloaded onto the victim’s computer and allows attackers access to computers or devices. Botnets are a collection of compromised or infected devices that attackers use to conduct DDoS attacks in spreading malware, perpetuating fraud on ads and more.
Directory traversal attacks utilize movements patterns to gain unauthorised access to files, configuration databases, and files on web pages. Protecting against this type of attack requires the proper sanitization of inputs.
SQL injection attacks attempt to attack databases that store critical website and service information by injecting malicious code that allow it to reveal details that it would never normally divulge. Attackers can then execute commands such as dump databases, etc.
Cross-site scripting attacks (or XSS), insert malicious code on a trusted site to hijack the browsers of users. This enables attackers to steal session cookies and sensitive information as well as impersonate users, alter the content, and so on.