
The Apache Web server is a remarkable piece of software. The basic package distributed by the Apache Software Foundation is quite complete and very powerful, and a lot of effort has gone into keeping it from suffering software bloat. One facet... Read more

As seen from the previous articles, SQL injection has the ability to attack a web server database, compromise critical information, and expose the server and the database to a variety of malicious exploits; however, there are measures that can be... Read more

The most prominent components of web applications that intruders will first seek to exploit are vulnerabilities within the web platform. The web platform commonly includes: Web server software (such as IIS or Apache). Extensions to the web server, such as... Read more

Web application hacking is not just about using automated tools to find common vulnerabilities. It is indeed a methodological approach that, if followed, would help reveal many more flaws and potential security vulnerabilities. The following section describes the systematic approach and... Read more

SQL injection is an attack to circumvent scripts using SQL queries, as is often the case on websites, and especially for user authentication systems. [#] Introduction – SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a Standard and standardized computer pseudo-language, intended... Read more

The below questions and answers are designed to both measure your understanding of the concepts of XSS -Cross Site Scripting Attacks and Prevention. Q1: What is the difference between HTML Injection and XSS? A: Both of them refer to exactly... Read more

Once a web server and its services have been compromised, it is important to ensure that secure access can be maintained. This is usually accomplished with the aid of a web shell—a small program that provides stealth backdoor access and allows... Read more

CloudFlare is one of the most popular CDN provider who offers a complete package of WAF i.e. Web Application Firewall and DDOS Protection (Distributed Denial of Service) for websites. List of Features – Stop attacks directed at a website Dynamically... Read more
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