Review
"The threats highlighted should be understood by web developers, administrators and general users alike. If you use the web in any way then this should be on your bookshelf. In addition to the detailing the threat Shema also provides countermeasures to minimise or remove the risk, but be warned; you may never look at a website the same way again." - Andrew Waite, Security Researcher, InfoSanity Research
Product Description
Do you need to keep up with the latest hacks, attacks, and exploits effecting web applications? Then you need Seven Deadliest Web Application Attacks. This book pinpoints the most dangerous hacks and exploits specific to web applications, laying out the anatomy of these attacks including how to make your system more secure. You will discover the best ways to defend against these vicious hacks with step-by-step instruction and learn techniques to make your computer and network impenetrable.
Attacks detailed in this book include:
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- SQL Injection
- Server Misconfiguration and Predictable Pages
- Breaking Authentication Schemes
- Logic Attacks
- Malware and Browser Attacks
- Knowledge is power, find out about the most dominant attacks currently waging war on computers and networks globally
- Discover the best ways to defend against these vicious attacks; step-by-step instruction shows you how
- Institute countermeasures, don’t be caught defenseless again, learn techniques to make your computer and network impenetrable
