A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution designed to protect web applications from cyber threats by filtering, monitoring, and blocking malicious HTTP traffic. Unlike traditional firewalls, which primarily….
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a web security vulnerability that tricks a user into unknowingly executing unauthorized actions on a trusted website. This attack exploits the trust a website has….
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a web security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites, which then get executed in users’ browsers. This can lead to data theft,….
SQL Injection (SQLi) is a code injection attack where an attacker manipulates an application’s SQL queries to access or modify database information without authorization. It is one of the most….
The OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) Top 10 is a globally recognized list of the most critical security risks affecting web applications. It is updated periodically to reflect emerging….
Privilege Escalation is a cybersecurity threat where an attacker gains higher access levels in a system than they are authorized to have. This could mean gaining administrator (root) access or….
In cybersecurity, exploiting vulnerabilities refers to the process of taking advantage of weaknesses in software, hardware, or human security to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or disrupt systems. Ethical hackers….
After gathering information through footprinting and reconnaissance, the next phase in ethical hacking and penetration testing is network scanning and enumeration. This step helps identify live hosts, open ports, services,….
Footprinting and reconnaissance are the first steps in ethical hacking and penetration testing. These processes help gather valuable information about the target system, network, or organization. By using passive and….
Ethical hacking is a structured approach to identifying vulnerabilities in a system, network, or application. It involves penetration testing and security assessments to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Ethical hackers, also known….
