PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML. When PHP is used in a CGI-based setup (such as Apache’s mod_cgid), in some configurations it’s possible to execute arbitrary... Read more
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
1. Character Set: A character set is a specification that determines the set of codes used to represent the characters of a particular language or set of languages. Among the oldest character sets is the ASCII (American Standard Code for... 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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