Clickjacking
Clickjacking, in the context of security and cybersecurity, is a deceptive technique used by attackers to trick users into clicking on something different from what they perceive. It involves overlaying or embedding malicious elements, typically transparent or disguised, on top of a legitimate web page or application interface. The goal is to manipulate the user's actions, making them unknowingly interact with the hidden elements, such as buttons or links while believing they interact with the visible content.
The term "clickjacking" is a combination of "click" and "hijacking." This technique is also sometimes referred to as a UI (User Interface) redress attack or a UI deception attack.
Clickjacking attacks can have various objectives, including:
Phishing: Trick users into entering sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, or personal data on a fake overlay while thinking they are interacting with a legitimate site.
Unauthorized Actions: Make users click on buttons or links to perform actions on a website or application without their consent, which can lead to unintended consequences, such as liking a social media page, following someone, or making purchases.
Malware Downloads: Deceptively encourage users to download malware or unwanted software by disguising the download link as something else.
Unauthorized Permissions: Exploit users' trust to gain access to their permissions or data on a platform or app without their awareness.
To protect against Clickjacking, web developers can implement security headers like the "X-Frame-Options" or "Content-Security-Policy" in their web applications to prevent their content from being loaded into frames or iframes on malicious sites. Additionally, user education and awareness are crucial to help individuals recognize and avoid clickjacking attempts.
ThreatNG, through its comprehensive suite of investigation modules, empowers organizations to fortify defenses against Clickjacking by meticulously examining their external digital presence. By continuously monitoring and analyzing Domain Intelligence, Social Media, Sensitive Code Exposure, Cloud and SaaS Exposure, Online Sharing Exposure, Sentiment and Financials, Archived Web Pages, Dark Web Presence, and Technology Stack, ThreatNG provides a holistic view of the organization's attack surface, identifying potential Clickjacking vulnerabilities. This information seamlessly integrates with existing security solutions, such as web application security tools, to proactively address Clickjacking threats. For instance, ThreatNG's insights on sensitive code exposure or compromised credentials on the dark web enable web application security solutions to implement targeted mitigation strategies, reducing the risk of Clickjacking attacks and ensuring a cohesive, proactive defense across web-specific security measures.
ThreatNG's point-in-time assessment capabilities enhance defenses against Clickjacking by aligning an organization's external digital presence with other security tools. It ensures a coordinated and preemptive response to evolving threats while facilitating seamless coordination with complementary web-specific security solutions.
