Cyber Attacks
Fake event ticket websites and how to spot the hidden traps
Fraudulent ticketing platforms often use legitimate payment processors to manufacture a false sense of security before stealing your money.
web security
Everything CloudSec Pulse has reported about web security: 7 stories, newest first. Part of our Vulnerabilities coverage.
Cyber Attacks
Vulnerabilities
Web Application Firewall Tuning Best Practices
Untuned web application firewalls block legitimate traffic while missing sophisticated attacks that mimic normal user behavior.
Vulnerabilities
Host Header Injection Response: Recovery and Prevention Steps
Host header injection exploits trust in server configuration, allowing attackers to manipulate email links and cache data without executing code on the server.
Vulnerabilities
Server-Side Template Injection Prevention Checklist for Secure Code
Template engines interpret logic on the server, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code when input validation fails at the parsing layer.
Vulnerabilities
Output Encoding Checklist: Prevent Injection and Display Errors
Encoding transforms data into a safe representation for its specific context, neutralizing characters that code interpreters might mistake for executable instructions.
Cyber Attacks
Formjacking Myths: Why Standard Security Fails Against Script Attacks
Formjacking bypasses traditional perimeter defenses by operating within the browser, rendering standard firewall rules and server-side filters largely ineffective against data theft.
Vulnerabilities
Session Fixation Explained: How Attackers Hijack User Identities
Attackers can force your application to accept an identity they created before you ever logged in, bypassing standard authentication checks entirely.