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Content Security Policy (CSP) Bypass: Safeguarding Business Assets from Exploitation

11 November 202411 November 2024 by

A Content Security Policy is akin to a ‘content filter’ for websites, allowing only specified, trusted sources to load and execute content. By defining a set of rules that control the origins from which resources can be loaded, CSP prevents attackers from injecting or executing harmful code within a web page. Without strict CSP enforcement, attackers can exploit vulnerabilities to exfiltrate sensitive data, capture keystrokes, or redirect users to phishing sites.

Firewall Vulnerabilities: A Business Imperative for C-Suite

14 October 2024 by

Before delving into vulnerabilities, it’s essential to establish what firewalls do. In essence, a firewall is a security device—either hardware, software, or a combination of both—that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. It acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, such as the Internet. Firewalls use a set of predefined security rules to filter traffic, allowing legitimate connections while blocking potentially harmful ones.

Form jacking: The Silent Threat to MSMEs

19 August 2024 by

Formjacking is a sophisticated cybercrime where malicious code is injected into e-commerce websites to rob payment card details. Attackers target online forms, such as checkout pages, to capture sensitive information as customers enter. Once compromised, this data is transmitted to the attacker, leaving businesses and customers vulnerable to financial loss and reputational damage.