Cyber AttacksLesson 12Free preview

CS Web Application Attacks

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Summary

Web application attacks exploit weaknesses in application input, session, and logic, with a common category listed in the OWASP Top 10. Key examples are SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF, as well as authentication weaknesses. Its prevention focuses on input validation, parameterized query, and rigorous session management.

Key points

SQL injection inserts SQL commands through user input.
XSS is executing malicious scripts in the victim's browser.
CSRF is using the victim's active login session to send an unauthorized request.
Broken authentication makes accounts vulnerable to hacking.
The main precautions: prepared statement, input sanitization, and secure session management.

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