Category Archives: Malicious Attacks

Traditionally, browser-based attacks originated from “bad” websites but due to poor security coding practices (of websites and online applications) and vulnerabilities in browser software, attackers have recently been successful in compromising larger numbers of trusted web sites and their customers.

Likejacking is a Facebook version of an attack called Clickjacking

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Web Watcher

The purpose of the attack is to get you to click items on a webpage without your knowledge. Facebook attackers present a web page that actually has two layers. The back layer is designed with a Facebook “Like” button configured … Continue reading →

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