Websites are not totally secured there are always some security problems which can be manipulated. Also, websites are hosted on unsecure web servers so there are also added risks. There are many reasons to worry about and there are many practices to solve these problems. If you have a simple bug in the coding of your site then this may create more security problem for you. Here are few threats to look out to handle web security:
1) Cross-site scripting:
Cross-site scripting enables the attacker to get inside the user’s browser by making use of running code and this allows them to obtain the session ID and other confidential data. Also, the attacker can post their live browsing on the internet causing troubles.
2) Denial of Service Attack:
Denial of Service Attack is the most used attack by the attackers. This attack makes the Server unavailable to the intended users. If your application has any weakness or there is some kind of bug then this attack is a big trouble.
3) Password Cracking:
Usually when an attacker tries to hack a user password then they guess the password, make use of dictionary attack or brute force attack. When we use Http then it sends the password in clear text or in weak encrypted form. This makes an attacker’s work easy. It is always recommended to make use of Https sites. So your website must also employ it.
Here are few measures to protect your website from attackers:
1) Keep software up to date:
If you keep your website software, Addons up to date then its helpful in keeping your websites secure. If an attacker finds some security holes in your website due to compatibility issue then attacker can take advantage of that. Attacker can also abuse your website. If your website has any third party software then immediately update it to latest stable version.
2) SQL injection:
Mostly SQL injection attacks are made when attacker make use of URL parameter or any web form field and they will gain access to your database. Rogue code is inserted into your query and then this could change your table or delete the data. But you can prevent this by making use of parameterized queries and it is easy to implement them.
3) Error messages:
Some error messages may ask for your information, so always take care while giving information in that error message. Sometimes attacker gives a minor error message to gain access towards your API key or database password. Try to keep your error messages in the server logs and show only needed information to the users.
4) HTTPS:
Https protocol provides security over the internet. If you want to process any private data and you want security for it then it is highly recommended to use Https. If your website has a credit card ie payment gateways or login system then use Https protocol. Https encrypts passwords in a complex manner.
So these were few threats that may impact your website security and also few measures to control the attacks. There are many ways to prevent your website from an attacker but attackers always find new ways to hack it.
