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5 Website Security Threats and How to Prevent Them

With an average cost of USD 4.45 million for data breaches, the gravity of website security threats cannot be overstated. These attacks result in financial losses due to customer attrition, downtime, and disruptions and undermine customer trust. The rising numbers, increasing scale, sophistication, and impact of website security threats underline the necessity for proactive prevention measures. This article delves into 5 of the most common threats today and ways to prevent them.

Indusface WAS URL Verification - Email Method

URL verification on Indusface WAS via email verification link: Verifying ownership is crucial when adding a new website to Indusface WAS. You would not be allowed to scan a website without the appropriate authorization from the owner. In order to perform a URL Verification on Indusface WAS, you may use this simple email verification method and start scanning your website right away.

Indusface WAS URL Verification - Metatag Method

Verifying ownership is crucial when adding a new website to Indusface WAS. Before conducting a vulnerability scan on your website or app, confirming ownership of the application or domain is essential to prevent unauthorized access. For URL Verification on Indusface WAS, you can use any of the below methods: Learn how to verify your URL ownership using the Meta Tag method. This method provides a secure and efficient way to gain authorization before initiating scanning activities.

Apache Struts 2 Vulnerability CVE-2023-50164 Exposed

On December 7th, 2023, the Apache Struts project disclosed a significant vulnerability, CVE-2023-50164, in its Struts 2 open-source web framework. Rated at a critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw resides within the framework’s file upload logic. Exploiting this vulnerability empowers attackers to manipulate upload parameters, potentially leading to arbitrary file upload and, under specific conditions, code execution.

LLMs, Quantum Computing, and the Top Challenges for CISOs in 2024

Amidst the ongoing surge in cyber threats, CISOs are encountering increasing challenges in their responsibilities. During a recent CISO Panel Discussion on Application Security hosted by our CEO, Ashish Tandan, CISOs Kiran Belsekar from Aegon Life and Manoj Srivastava from Future Generali expressed concerns about managing security postures and shared actionable strategies to tackle evolving threats.

Understanding the Zimbra Cross-Site Scripting Flaw (CVE-2023-37580)

On November 16, 2023, Google’s Threat Analysis Group revealed an alarming vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration—a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability assigned CVE-2023-37580. The Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) is a software platform that combines email, calendar, contacts, file sharing, and other collaboration tools into a single integrated package. The CVE-2023-37580 allows an attacker to inject a malicious script directly into the URL parameter.

Live API Attack Simulation

“We have an API gateway, and the strong authentication & authorization keeps us secure.” This notion could cost you a databreach, a compliance fine or even application downtime that may erode customer trust. In this webinar, Karthik Krishnamoorthy, CTO and Vivekanand Gopalan, VP of Products at Indusface demonstrate how APIs could be hacked.

API Security Standards and Protocols: A Primer

Recent API breaches drive home the urgency of robust security. In the T-Mobile data breach, for example, the attackers exploited vulnerabilities in an API to compromise sensitive customer data. This incident exposed millions of users to potential identity theft and underscored the devastating impact of API security lapses. Infiltrating through the API, the attackers gained unauthorized access to customer records, emphasizing the need for comprehensive protection measures.

DDoS Attack Mitigation Playbook for SOC and DevOps Teams

One in two sites on AppTrana WAAP have faced a DDoS attack in the last 90 days. Most of those attacks were thwarted using a combination of machine learning on user behaviour and granular rate limits at URI, IP, and Geo levels. For SOC teams who don’t have an advanced behavioural DDoS mitigation tool like AppTrana at their disposal, this blog covers basic mitigation measures that can thwart the most simple and medium-severity DDoS attacks.

Top 5 Fastly WAF Alternatives in 2023

Fastly WAF is a hybrid SaaS solution powered by Signal Sciences. With innovative features like context-based detection through SmartParse, it significantly reduces false positives. Fastly states on its website that over 90% of its WAAP deployments are configured in a blocking mode, a unique achievement matched only by AppTrana and Imperva within the WAAP market.