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Cross-Site request forgery (CSRF): silent threat behind certified works

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In today's digital age, web applications have become integral to banking, shopping, social media and more. While functionality improves, the risk of sophisticated cyber attack increases. One such silent is still dangerous web security threat to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) . This blog dives deeply into CSRF attacks , that they exploit user trusts, real -world examples, methods of detection and practical defense mechanisms to prevent unauthorized tasks in certified sessions. What is CSRF? Cross-Site request forgery (CSRF) is a web application vulnerability where an attacker tricks a legitimate user to perform unexpected actions on a web application in which they are certified. These actions are executed without user's knowledge or consent. For example, if a user is logged into his bank account and goes to a malicious website, the attacker can secretly submit the fund transfer request on his behalf, exploiting the user's certified session. How CSRF works The specific wor...

DOM-based XSS: exploiting weaknesses in client-side script

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With the development of dynamic web applications, there has been a lot of change in the security scenario. One of the more powerful forms of cross-site scripting (XSS) is DOM-based XSS , a vulnerability that exploits weaknesses in a client-side script. Unlike stored XSS or reflected XSS , including server-side processing, DOM-based cross-site scripting is completely within the browser, making it more elusive and challenging to detect. In this broad blog, we will find out the nature of DOM-based XSS , how the attackers exploit it, real-world landscape, ways to detect, and find out the best strategies to protect your web applications. This guide is designed to inform developers, penetrated examiners and security professionals about the importance of security of client-side code. What is DOM-based XSS? DOM-based XSS (Document Object Model-Site scripting) is a type of XSS vulnerability, where the dom atmosphere in the browser using client-side JavaScript is triggered by modifying the DOM a...

Reflected XSS: Malicious Script is Reflected Off a Web Server and Delivered via URL or Input

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  Web security is an essential aspect of maintaining the integrity, privacy, and trustworthiness of online platforms. Among the many vulnerabilities that can affect web applications, Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (Reflected XSS) stands out as a prevalent and dangerous threat. This blog delves into the core of reflected XSS, exploring how it works, real-life cases, exploitation techniques, and how to secure your applications from it. What is Reflected XSS? Reflected XSS, also known as Non-Persistent XSS , occurs when a malicious script is embedded in a URL or form input, and the server reflects that input in the HTTP response. The script is then executed in the victim's browser when they click the malicious link or submit the form. Unlike Stored XSS , where the script resides permanently on the server, Reflected XSS is executed immediately and doesn’t persist. Attackers typically use social engineering techniques  to lure users into clicking malicious URLs, often sent via emai...

Stored XSS: Malicious Script is Stored on the Server

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In the landscape that sometimes developed cyber security, the web application remains a major goal for the attackers to take advantage of weaknesses for personal or financial benefits. A vulnerability that creates a serious risk, it stores cross-site scripting (stored XSS) . Unlike other types of XSS attacks, the stored XSS embedded directly in the storage of the XSS server, allowing it directly malicious script in the storage of the XSS server, allowing it to affect the sessions and many users. This blog, which allows the nature of this, works in this blog. Real- Worl this danger. What is the stored XSS? The stored XSS, also known as XSS, is a web safety vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts in a web application. These scripts are then stored on the server (such as a database, message platform, visitor log, comment field, etc.) and served to users when looking at the infected content. When users reach the unsafe page, the malicious script is executed in the...

The Silent Threat in Directory Services: Understanding LDAP Injection

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 In today's interconnected digital world, web applications often rely on directory services such as LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) for authentication, authority and information lookup. While incredibly useful, these systems can be dangerously weakened when developers ignore safe coding practices. One of the most harmful and most harmful hazards is LDAP injection. This blog explains what LDAP injections are, how the attackers exploit it, and the most effective ways to defend it. What is LDAP injection? LDAP injection is a type of injection attack where malicious LDAP statement is inserted into a query via uneven user input. This allows the attackers to direct questions and potentially manipulated: Bypass certification. Use or modify unauthorized directors objects. Exfiltrate sensitive data. Get privilege or gain administrator access. LDAP is used widely in the enterprise environment to manage user credentials and resources. Therefore, a successful LDAP injection can co...

Dark Side of Web Security: Command injection explained

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  Web apps are important to our modern digital world, yet they are often unsafe for malicious exploitation. The most dangerous hazards are command injections, a type of attack that allows opponents to execute arbitrary command on the server's operating system. This article commands the mechanism of command injection, real -world examples, and how to protect its applications from such attacks. What is command injection? The command injection occurs when an attacker exploits a web application to execute the unauthorized command on the operating system of the hosting server. This type of attack usually targets applications that user input properly valid or hygiene before passing them in a system-level command. As a result, the attackers get capacity: Use sensitive data. Herfer or delete in files. Execute arbitrary orders. Control with the entire server and connected system. Unlike the code injection, where the attacker injects the code executed by the application, the command focuses ...

How to Installing and setup GoPhish on Kali Linux

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  How to Installing and setup GoPhish on Kali Linux Gophish is an open-source phishing toolkit designed for security professionals to conduct penetration tests and awareness training. Developed with user-friendliness in mind, Gophish allows users to easily create, launch, and manage phishing simulation campaigns. It provides a web-based interface where users can design customizable email templates, landing pages, and email lists. Gophish’s real-time reporting and analytics capabilities enable detailed tracking of campaign metrics such as email open rates, link clicks, and submitted credentials, helping organizations assess their vulnerability to phishing attacks. Its flexibility and ease of integration make it a valuable tool for enhancing cybersecurity awareness and testing organizational defenses against social engineering threats. The tool supports various deployment environments, ensuring adaptability to different IT infrastructures. Gophish's comprehensive features make it...

Search engines for cybersecurity research ( part -2 )

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            6. Pulsedive Pulsedive is a threat intelligence platform that provides comprehensive data and tools to help organizations identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats. Comprehensive Threat Intelligence: Pulsedive aggregates data from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), to provide a comprehensive view of cyber threats.   Threat Indicator Monitoring: Users can search for and monitor indicators of compromise (IOCs) such as IP addresses, domain names, hashes, and URLs to identify potential threats to their networks.   Risk Scoring: Pulsedive assigns risk scores to IOCs based on various factors such as reputation, activity, and associations, helping organizations prioritize their response efforts.   Collaborative Platform: Pulsedive facilitates collaboration among security professionals by allowing them to share threat intelligence, insights, and analysis within the community.   Customizable Ale...