Introduction In today’s interconnected digital world, communication over the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. From emails to instant messaging, from online banking to e-commerce transactions, a massive amount of data flows across networks every second. But have you ever wondered how secure this data is during transmission? The answer lies…
Introduction In the modern web ecosystem, user experience is often enhanced by dynamic redirections. Redirects are used for numerous legitimate purposes such as navigation, load balancing, session management, and URL shortening. However, when implemented insecurely, redirects can introduce severe vulnerabilities known as Open Redirects. This issue, although seemingly minor at first glance, can have far-reaching…
Introduction The internet as we know it today has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and live. But behind the screens and wires, there is a fascinating story about its birth, evolution, and the visionaries who made it all happen. In this blog, we take a journey through time to explore the real tech story…
Broken access control is one of the most common security vulnerabilities that hackers exploit to compromise websites and applications. It occurs when users are able to access resources or perform actions that they shouldn’t be allowed to. This can lead to data breaches, unauthorized actions, and serious security incidents. In this blog, we’ll dive into…
Introduction File upload functionality is an essential feature of many web applications today. From uploading resumes on job portals to sharing media files on social platforms, file uploads allow users to interact more dynamically with online services. However, this powerful feature, if not properly secured, can expose web applications to significant security risks. File upload…
Introduction Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) remains one of the most prevalent and dangerous vulnerabilities in web applications today. Among the various forms of XSS, DOM-based XSS is particularly elusive and challenging to detect and mitigate. It arises from insecure manipulation of the Document Object Model (DOM) in the browser, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code….
Introduction Web security is an increasingly important topic in the digital era, with numerous attack vectors threatening the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of online platforms. One particularly insidious threat is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Within this broad category, Reflected XSS stands out due to its prevalence and the subtlety with which it operates. This article will…
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of web security, one vulnerability that continues to plague websites, APIs, and applications is Directory Traversal. Also known as Path Traversal, this attack vector is both deceptively simple and dangerously effective. When exploited, it allows attackers to access files and directories that reside outside the intended scope of the web…
Introduction In the vast realm of web security threats, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) stands out as a particularly insidious attack vector. Despite being less well-known than threats like SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF can have devastating consequences if left unaddressed. This blog post delves deep into the concept of CSRF, its mechanisms, real-world…
Clickjacking, also known as a “UI redress attack,” is a malicious technique where an attacker tricks users into clicking on something different from what they perceive. This deceptive practice can lead users to inadvertently share confidential information, enable their camera or microphone, transfer funds, or perform other unintended actions. As an application author, it is…
