Clickjacking
Clickjacking is a malicious practice performed by the attacker to make the target submit his/her details to the attacker. It's a type of social engineering attack in which the user opens the genuine site but fills the details in the attacker's form which is hidden from the user.
Logic behind clickjacking
Clickjacking comes under the social engineering attacks just like the phishing attacks. However unlike Phishing attacks, the user here approaches the original vulnerable website instead of a custom made site by the attacker.
Instead of creating a whole new webpage for the user, the attacker just embeds his webpage on the vulnerable website and hides it in the original site by turning the opacity of the webpage to 0. i.e. It becomes invisible to the user but still exists on the page.
Threats
As it becomes clear that it is a part of Social Engineering, does it possess any risks? And if yes, up to what extent?
The answer is pretty clear. No vulnerabilities, even the smallest one of the issues can be overlooked in the world of security as it might possess a huge threat to the data of the user, in the worst of scenario, millions or billions of users or even the servers itself.
So, let's uncover the threats involved in this:
Even though it just seems nothing more than a simple social engineering attacks, it might have a different affect in different situations:
- A single user's data breach: It may result in the breach of data of a single user including all his credentials and other data used on the particular site.
- Server breach: Even though it's not common case where an attacker can steal data from an employee or any other official member of the organization, the probability can not be neglected and thus should be handled with care especially in cases where someone is in charge of a data of other people associated with the whole organization.
Checking for vulnerability
To check for this vulnerability, there is a rather simple and easy way which anyone can use. Follow the following steps to check for this vulnerability :
1. Go to https://clickjacker.io/
2. Select the protocol of your target website user. i.e. HTTP or HTTPS
3. Enter the URL of the website.
4. Start the test
5. You will get the results on the site.
How to stay safe(User's End)
To stay safe just practice the basic steps that you should always follow while surfing the internet.
- Be cautious of what you are browsing.
- Don't open unknown links for login.
- In case the original site needs you to log in for a feature or function use the orignal site's URL instead of the shortcut link that might be provided to you by any third party or person.
Conclusion
In conclusion, clickjacking is a serious issue that can have serious consequences for both individuals and businesses. It involves tricking users into clicking on links or buttons that they would not normally click on, often for malicious purposes such as stealing personal information or installing malware. It is important for individuals and businesses to be aware of the risks of clickjacking and take steps to protect themselves, such as using browser extensions or plugins that block clickjacking attacks and being cautious about clicking on unfamiliar links. By staying informed and taking the necessary precautions, it is possible to mitigate the risks of clickjacking and keep your personal and sensitive information safe.
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