Common Website Attacks

Phishing schemes, denial of services, stolen credit card numbers, identify theft—the threats to websites and web applications seem overwhelming. The first step in protecting web applications and web services is having a clear understanding of the current threats that can affect an organization’s network and web services. Attacks result in loss of data, identity theft, loss of brand integrity, and loss of money.

Website and web applications are a target for today’s hackers and cybercriminals. As people become more integrated into the Web—with online banking, online healthcare information, online purchasing, and the posting of confidential data—securing web applications and services becomes increasingly critical. Unfortunately, ...

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