Clickjacking
Clickjacking[1][2][3] is a malicious technique of tricking internet surfers into revealing confidential information or taking control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous web pages.[4] A vulnerability across a variety of browsers and platforms, a clickjacking takes the form of embedded code or script that can execute without the user's knowledge, such as clicking on a button that appear to perform another function.[5]
References
- ^ Robert McMillan (2008-09-17). "At Adobe's request, hackers nix 'clickjacking' talk". PC World. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ Megha Dhawan (2008-09-29). "Beware, clickjackers on the prowl". India Times. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ Dan Goodin (2008-10-07). "Net game turns PC into undercover surveillance zombie". The Register. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ Fredrick Lane (2008-10-08). "Web Surfers Face Dangerous New Threat: 'Clickjacking'". newsfactor.com. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ Sumner Lemon (2008-09-30). "Business Center: Clickjacking Vulnerability to Be Revealed Next Month". Retrieved 2008-10-08.