Why does the browser not automatically execute scripts in subfolders?
Monday, 07 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The browser does not automatically execute scripts in subfolders due to security considerations and the principle of least privilege. This behavior is designed to protect users from potentially harmful or malicious scripts that may be included in subfolders of a website. When a browser loads a webpage, it interprets and executes the HTML, CSS, and
What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and how does it take advantage of a browser's behavior?
Friday, 04 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of attack that exploits the behavior of web browsers to manipulate user sessions and perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. It poses a significant threat to web security, as it allows attackers to trick users into unknowingly executing malicious actions on legitimate websites they are authenticated
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/ACSS Advanced Computer Systems Security, Network security, Web security model, Examination review
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Browser Behavior, Cross-Site Request Forgery, CSRF, Cybersecurity, Session Cookies, Web Security