Ajax Security Tools
In this article, you'll learn about Ajax security tools, which you'll be using to scan for SQL injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities; to set a master password; and to restore the state of all windows after crashes. You'll take a look at tools and utilities that ensure that linked Web sites in applications are not on the blocked lists and which prevent hackers from altering browser functionality, defacing Web applications, and achieving malicious results. You'll find these utilities divided into three types within the article: hardening tools, Firefox tools, and Firefox add-ons.
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Javascript and AJAX Security - How to Make Your Website Safe
Beneath the peppy front ends of many of todays Rich Internet Applications lies a dark flaw that if left unchecked can bring a site down to it's knees. For the past few years many designers and developers have been adding AJAX and Javascript functionality to there websites. Many of these websites suffer from threats such as, cross site scripting (also known as XSS), cross-site request forgery (XSRF), and several other well know exploits. Maybe your using one of the popular libraries such as, Prototype and Script.aculo.us, or Dojo and think You're safe. Think again. Unless you've implemented security fixes you may be vulnerable to several types of attacks. The same goes for blog plugins, popular open source applications, and of-course the plethora of free Javascript and AJAX add-ons available at free script websites. If you want to protect yourself, please read on.
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Max Kiesler is an award-winning strategic designer and co-founder and principal of Ideacodes.com, a web consultancy in San Francisco focused on next generation websites. About Max...
