Category: Web Application Security
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Understanding SSL/TLS Spoofing: Creating Fake SSL Certificates and Intercepting Encrypted Communications
Introduction to SSL/TLS Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are cryptographic protocols designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. SSL, the predecessor of TLS, was initially developed by Netscape in the mid-1990s. TLS, which emerged as an upgraded version of SSL, is now the dominant protocol used to secure web…
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Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Its Implications
Introduction to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a prevalent security vulnerability that poses a significant threat to web applications. This type of attack occurs when malicious scripts are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites. The primary objective of XSS attacks is to exploit the trust a user has for a particular web…