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Web vulnerabilities are rampant and constantly increasing. Maintaining the security and privacy of your users is more important than ever. Not addressing web vulnerabilities can lead to a ruined reputation and hefty fines from regulators, and you’ll also lose your users’ trust.
Websites and web applications are vulnerable to malware, spam, and other attacks — this article focuses on one such attack vector — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. CSRF attacks are particularly troubling because they can occur without the user’s knowledge. They’re also difficult for a developer or website owner to detect because the malicious requests appear highly similar to genuine requests.
This article explores a CSRF attack, how it works, and the steps you can take to prepare for one.