Web Bases vulnerabilities and Data Breach

Web-Based Vulnerabilities and Data Breaches: A Case Study

Group - 4 Vamshi Krishna Ganam Meghana Janagam Surendra Yarra

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Active Content Vulnerabilities

Occur when a web application allows user input to be executed as code

Can happen when a web application uses user input to generate dynamic content, such as JavaScript or HTML

Can lead to stealing user data, taking control of the user's session, or defacing the website

SQL Injection

SQL Injection

Occur when an attacker injects malicious SQL code into a web application's database

Can lead to accessing sensitive data, modifying data, or taking control of the database

Impact on the Organization

Exposure of customer data, leading to identity theft and financial loss Potential legal and regulatory consequences, such as fines and lawsuits Financial loss due to the cost of remediation and recovery

Detection Methods and Prevention Strategies

Parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks Secure coding practices, such as input validation and error handling Secure configuration, including the use of secure protocols and encryption

Recent Breach Examples

Target (2013): A significant data breach exposed the personal information of millions of customers

Equifax (2017): A major data breach compromised the personal information of over 147 million individuals.a

British Airways (2018): A data breach affected the personal and financial information of approximately 500,000 customers.

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Conclusion

• Active content vulnerabilities, SQL injection, and webpage defacements are serious threats to web applications

• These threats can have significant consequences for organizations, including financial loss and damage to reputation

• Implementing security measures, such as input validation and secure coding practices, can help prevent these threats