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Common Web Security Threats

1. Phishing Attack:

o Definition: Deceptive attempt to trick users into revealing sensitive information (e.g.,
passwords, credit card numbers) by disguising as a trustworthy entity.

o Prevention: Educate users about recognizing phishing attempts, implement email


filters, use multi-factor authentication (MFA), and verify URLs and sender identities.

2. SQL Injection:

o Definition: Exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications that use SQL queries to


manipulate databases.

o Prevention: Use parameterized queries or prepared statements, validate and sanitize


input data, and limit database permissions to minimum necessary access.

3. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks:

o Definition: Injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

o Prevention: Validate and sanitize input, encode output (e.g., HTML entities),
implement Content Security Policy (CSP), and use secure coding practices.

4. Cookies:

o Definition: Small pieces of data stored on the client-side by websites to track user
sessions or preferences.

o Security Measures: Use secure cookies (HTTPS-only, HTTPOnly, Secure flag), limit
cookie data to non-sensitive information, and implement SameSite attribute to
prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

5. Session Hijacking:

o Definition: Unauthorized takeover of a user's active session.

o Prevention: Use HTTPS to encrypt session data, regenerate session IDs on


authentication and privilege changes, implement session expiration and idle timeout,
and monitor for unusual activity.

6. E-commerce Security:

o Secure Payment Processing: Use PCI DSS-compliant payment gateways, encrypt


sensitive payment information (e.g., credit card details), and minimize storage of
payment data.

o User Authentication: Implement strong password policies, multi-factor


authentication (MFA), and CAPTCHA to prevent automated attacks.

o Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data both in transit (using HTTPS) and at rest (in
databases).

Securing Databases and Database Access

• Database Security Practices:


o Access Control: Implement least privilege access (grant minimum necessary
permissions), use strong authentication methods (e.g., username/password, multi-
factor authentication), and audit access logs regularly.

o Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data (e.g., passwords, credit card numbers) using
strong encryption algorithms.

o Regular Patching: Keep database software and systems up to date with security
patches.

o Backup and Recovery: Regularly backup databases and test recovery procedures to
ensure data integrity and availability.

Web security encompasses a wide range of threats and measures to protect web applications,
databases, and user data. By understanding and implementing measures against common threats
like phishing, SQL injection, XSS attacks, and session hijacking, and by following best practices for
securing databases and ensuring e-commerce security, organizations can significantly enhance their
web security posture and protect against potential vulnerabilities and attacks.

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