There are many ways hackers can attack web applications (websites that let you interact with software through browsers) to steal private information and introduce malicious code and take over your computer or device. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in components like web applications or content-management systems, as well as web servers.
Web app attacks comprise the majority of security threats. In the last decade, attackers have improved their ability to identify and exploiting vulnerabilities that impact the perimeter online data room for business defenses of an application. Attackers can circumvent the all common defenses using methods such as botnets, phishing, and 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 system and grants attackers access to computers or devices. Botnets are collections of infected or compromised connected devices used by attackers to carry out DDoS attacks and spreading malware, sustaining ad fraud and more.
Directory traversal attacks use patterns of movement to gain access to files, configuration databases, and other files on web pages. To protect yourself from this type of attack requires the proper sanitization of inputs.
SQL injection attacks target databases which stores crucial data for websites and services by injecting malicious code that enables it to bypass security measures and divulge information normally would not. Attackers can then run commands such as dump databases, etc.
Cross-site scripting (or XSS) attacks insert malicious code into a trusted website to take over browsers of users. This allows attackers to steal session cookies as well as confidential information to impersonate users, alter content, and many more.