Market Segment
Information technology focuses on systems that store and transmit digital information. In contrast, cyber security focuses on protecting the electronic information stored in these systems. Cybersecurity typically focuses on information and digital infrastructure.
According to a Web Server Survey, there are 200 million unique websites published on the Internet and the number is still growing. This means that it would take more than 160 years for a user to open all websites without a moment’s pause, assuming that all websites load in 3 seconds. However, every 39 seconds, websites are attacked and around 30,000 websites are hacked worldwide every day.
After all, it’s a big web that isn’t easy to monitor, and the worst part is that about 66 percent of hacked companies don’t have website security measures in place to deal with all kinds of cyber attacks. Google Safe Browsing tries to warn users about malicious websites and provides around 3 million alerts per day.
Here’s how your website gets hacked: Any website, whether a Fortune 500 or a local business, can be hacked. Furthermore, over a decade of web history, we have seen most websites hacked for common reasons. Weak or broken access control. Existence of software vulnerability. 3rd party software/service integration. Shared hosting.
Weak or broken access control. In simple terms, access control refers to a specific process that includes authentication and authorization. That is, how to log into your account. Similarly, access control refers to user privileges on servers, websites, hosting panels, forums, social media platforms, networks, systems, and more. Therefore, sites and components, assets, data and privileges that must be obtained through control. Additionally, here are some areas of access control that you should consider to keep your site secure: How do users enter the hosting panels? How do users enter the server? (eg FTP, SFTP, SSH). How do users log in to their computer system? How do users save the credentials of all login accounts? How do users enter social networks? How do users enter the website? (eg Magento, WordPress or Drupal). Hackers are aware of this and use various tactics to gain access to unsecured entry points.
Here are some common methods hackers use: Brutal attack – This is a common and effective attack. In this type of attack, the hacker guesses all possible credential combinations, finds the appropriate login details, and tries to log into the user’s account. The attacker injects a malicious script. This causes the user’s browser to perform unnecessary actions on the application the user is logged into. Social engineering is one of the common tactics used by attackers. Hackers create phishing web pages for popular brands and try to trick users into entering login information. Key logger and malware monitoring. Attackers use keyloggers to track each user’s input and report it to the source of the infection. MITM (medium). Here, the attacker intercepts login credentials over an insecure network.
Some websites are at high risk of being attacked by hackers and the most common reasons are: The website has SQLi (SQL injection). R/LFI (Remote/Local File Include). Similar to asset management, there are also software vulnerabilities in the website. Software vulnerabilities can be discovered and exploited in all related technologies that websites depend on, such as web servers, web browsers, and infrastructure. In addition, modern websites use third-party add-ons such as plugins and themes. Therefore, it should be considered a potential entry point. 3rd party software/service integration.
Similarly, the use of such third party integrations and services is beyond the control of the website owner. In the future, it is better to pay attention to the services and software that you integrate into your site, because it can put your site at risk.
Website owners know what to do to keep their website secure, so education and awareness can help protect their website from hacking.
Additionally, here are some tips to help prevent your website from being attacked or hacked.
Restrict access to user logins
Wherever you can, go for multi-factor or two-factor authentication. It helps to secure user access points.
Employ website firewall. It limits the exploitation of software vulnerability that helps in avoiding attacks.
Look through Bing Webmaster Tools and Google Search Console. Watch and analyze their security reports and make regular backups and then remove their access from the network (air space).
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