Evolving Landscape of Web Application Security: From Common Threats to Emerging Challenges

Author(s): Vivek Somi

Publication #: 2503036

Date of Publication: 08.12.2024

Country: USA

Pages: 1-11

Published In: Volume 10 Issue 6 December-2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15593707

Abstract

This is particularly important as cyberattacks increased by 38% in 2023 with web application security. On average financial loss associated with breaches is $4.45 million, as 43 per cent of attacks are directed at web applications. SQL injection, XSS, broken authentication are common threats and still exist, but new challenges come in the form of API vulnerabilities and AI driven attacks. The risk mitigation is done frameworks like OWASP Top 10 as is aided by the AI driven threat intelligence and zero trust model. Equifax breach that is affecting 147 million users underscores the need for proactive security and defenses evolving strategy.

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