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What is Clickjacking? - Types, Examples and Prevention

Clickjacking, also known as UI redress attack or user interface (UI) manipulation, is a malicious technique used to trick users into clicking on elements of a web page without their knowledge or consent. By overlaying transparent or opaque layers on legitimate web content, attackers can trick users into performing unintended actions, such as clicking on hidden buttons or links.

Top Identity Threats Facing Your Organization

Two major organizations breached in 2023 — 23andMe and MGM Resorts — have one part of their hacks in common: identity. Initial access in the 23andMe breach came from credential stuffing, and it was a lack of access control that allowed the threat actors to move deeper into the organization, ultimately exfiltrating data from millions of user accounts.

The Weakest Link: Securing The Human Element From Cyberattack

As humans, we tend to trust the people around us in most situations simply by default. We usually don’t assume that the cook in a restaurant will poison our food or that the pharmacist will intentionally swap our medications, and for good reason. One of humanity’s superpowers, which allows all civilization to function, is cooperation. Being suspicious of everyone around you isn’t only exhausting, but it grinds society to a halt.

Software Supply Chain Attacks: Notable Examples and Prevention Strategies

Supply chain attack is a kind of cyberattack which targets the network that is made up of suppliers, vendors, contractors and other business partners that organizations rely on to provide goods and services. As opposed to directly attacking a target organization’s systems or infrastructure, attackers use supply chain vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or compromise the integrity of products or services.

A10 Defend Threat Control: DDoS Defense Reimagined

An addition to the A10 Defend suite has arrived. A10 Defend Threat Control, a necessary and proactive DDoS intelligence SaaS platform, is here to establish and amplify your holistic DDoS defense system. Backed by A10’s proprietary “zero-atrophy” data gathering and validation method, Threat Control provides actionable insights and proactively establishes a first layer of defense for your DDoS protection needs.

Understanding Denial of Service Attacks: Prevention and Response Strategies

Denial of service attacks pose a significant threat to online services, with the power to disrupt and disable critical operations. This guide uncovers the numerous tactics attackers use, the motivations behind their malicious activities, and provides actionable strategies to fortify your network against these insidious threats.

Essential Features Required for an Efficient DDoS Mitigation Solution

DDoS attacks affect millions of websites every day. AppTrana blocked over 4.25 million DDoS attacks on 709 websites in 2023. Indusface continues to observe a steady flow of DDoS attempts against customers: DDoS attack trends – The State of Application Security, 2023 No business is safe. How can you protect your business against DDoS? DDoS attack mitigation solution is the best weapon to protect your business against the attack.
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Utilities and Energy a Prime Target For API Security Incidents

As a critical element of national infrastructures worldwide, the energy and utilities sector literally keeps the lights on in today's world. When water, gas, or electricity is cut off from businesses and families, it can have catastrophic consequences. To improve resilience and guarantee service uptime, energy and utilities companies know that digitisation is key to transforming the services they deliver, but aging technology stacks, a lack of interoperability and collaboration, and poor security hygiene are all limiting progress.

If Social Engineering Accounts for up to 90% of Attacks, Why Is It Ignored?

Social engineering and phishing are involved in 70% to 90% of all successful cybersecurity attacks. No other initial root hacking cause comes close. This is not a recent development. Social engineering has been the number one type of attack since the beginning of networked computers. Despite this long-time fact, most organizations do not spend 3% of their IT/IT Security budget to fight it.