Welcome to The Cyber Pod with Kash and Tariq, where we continue our deep dive into the most critical threats facing businesses today. In this episode of our "Threats to Your Business" series, we’re shifting focus to web-based attacks—one of the most prevalent dangers in the digital landscape.

Building on our previous discussions of phishing, malware, and ransomware, this episode unpacks the most common types of web-based attacks and practical ways to defend against them. We understand this topic can be dense, so we’ll keep the discussion concise and follow up with a comprehensive blog post for those wanting more details.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Learn how attackers inject malicious code into web pages to steal sensitive information, redirect users to spoofed sites, or download disguised malware. Discover the importance of data sanitisation and input validation to prevent these vulnerabilities and avoid risks such as session hijacking and server-side request forgery.

2. SQL Injection Attacks: We explore how attackers exploit input fields to trick servers into revealing sensitive database information. This section will highlight the key prevention techniques, including stringent data input validation and limiting permissible SQL functions.

3. Broken Authentication: With 67% of data breaches linked to compromised credentials (as cited in the Verizon 2022 DBIR), we’ll explain the dangers of weak passwords, exposed session IDs, and inadequate session management. We’ll also share why implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential for securing user accounts.

Stay tuned for practical insights, real-world examples, and cybersecurity best practices to help safeguard your business from these potent web threats.

Listen now to fortify your understanding and protect your organisation against common web-based vulnerabilities.