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What are side channels in the context of web application security, and how do attackers exploit them to gather sensitive information? Provide an example of a side channel attack.

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Side channels in the context of web application security refer to unintended channels through which attackers can gather sensitive information by exploiting various vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the system. These channels provide attackers with insights into the internal workings of the application, allowing them to extract valuable data without directly attacking the system. Attackers exploit

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, DoS, phishing and side channels, Denial-of-service, phishing and side channels, Examination review

Tagged under: Cache-based Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Traffic Analysis, Side-Channel Attacks, Timing Attacks, Web Application Security

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What are side channels in the context of web application security, and how do attackers exploit them to gather sensitive information? Provide an example of a side channel attack.