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Whereas server-side attacks seek to compromise and breach the data and applications that are present on a server, client-side attacks specifically target the software on the desktop itself.
- What is client-side attack?
- What are different server-side attacks?
- What are examples of client-side attacks?
- What is server-side web attack?
What is client-side attack?
Client-side attacks occur when a user downloads malicious content. The flow of data is reversed compared to server-side attacks: client-side attacks initiate from the victim who downloads content from the attacker. Client-side attacks are difficult to mitigate for organizations that allow Internet access.
What are different server-side attacks?
There are 5 types of major Web Attacks:
SSH Brute Force Attack. Cross-site scripting (XSS) Directory Traversal. DNS Server Hijacking.
What are examples of client-side attacks?
A client-side attack is a security breach that happens on the client side. Examples include installing malware on your device or banking credentials being stolen by third-party sites.
What is server-side web attack?
The Server-Side Includes attack allows the exploitation of a web application by injecting scripts in HTML pages or executing arbitrary codes remotely. It can be exploited through manipulation of SSI in use in the application or force its use through user input fields.
