Web security involves protecting websites, web applications, and online services from attacks such as hacking, data breaches, malware, and other cyber threats. It also includes protecting users’ privacy and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
🌐 Key Threats in Web Security:
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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages that are viewed by users, enabling them to steal cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information.
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): An attacker tricks a user into executing unwanted actions on a web application where the user is authenticated, like transferring funds or changing their password.
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SQL Injection (SQLi): An attacker inserts malicious SQL code into input fields (like forms or URLs), allowing them to access or manipulate the database directly.
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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS): An attacker floods a website or server with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
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Man-in-the-Middle (MITM): An attacker intercepts and potentially alters the communication between the user and the website, such as by capturing login credentials.
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Data Breaches: Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, such as passwords, emails, or payment details.
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Session Hijacking: Attackers steal or manipulate a valid user session to impersonate the user and perform malicious activities.
