🖱️ Cyber Security Word of the Week: Clickjacking! 🖱️

A popular social media platform experienced a clickjacking attack where users were tricked into liking certain posts and following malicious accounts!!

This compromised user accounts and spread malicious links to their network, highlighting the widespread impact of clickjacking.

🎭 What is Clickjacking?

Clickjacking, also known as UI redress attack, is a malicious technique where an attacker tricks a user into clicking on something different from what the user perceives. Essentially, it involves layering a transparent or opaque frame over a legitimate web page, causing users to unknowingly interact with hidden elements, such as buttons or links.

🚨 Why is Clickjacking Critical?

Clickjacking is critical because it can lead to unauthorized actions, such as changing settings, stealing sensitive information, or even initiating financial transactions. Since users are unaware of their actions, it makes clickjacking particularly insidious and effective for cybercriminals.

🛡️ How to Stay Safe from Clickjacking?

1. Frame Busting Scripts: Implement scripts that prevent your web pages from being embedded in iframes on other sites.
2. X-Frame-Options Header: Use the X-Frame-Options HTTP header to control whether a browser should be allowed to render a page in an iframe.
3. Content Security Policy (CSP): Implement CSP to restrict resources the browser is allowed to load for your site, helping to prevent clickjacking.
4. User Awareness: Educate users to be cautious of suspicious links and unexpected behavior on websites.
5. Regular Audits: Conduct regular security audits and tests to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities on your website.

"Stay vigilant, shield your clicks, and surf safely. Together, we can unmask the clickjackers and secure our web interactions!"

Let’s keep our online experiences safe and secure.

Stay tuned for more insights and tips in our Cyber Security Word of the Week series! 🌐🔒