When creating a new site, migrating a site, or updating an existing site in the priority list, site security may be very low. This is very common considering that all websites are busy going online. Unfortunately, small and medium-sized enterprises, even start-ups, have every reason to focus on safety, just like corporate brands operating globally. Perhaps some headlines will focus on the data leakage of brands such as Target and Sony, but that is only because start-ups and small-scale companies do not have enough influence and are not worth reporting. These figures are quite different from media reports. In fact, about 43% of network attacks are targeted at small enterprises, including network vulnerabilities, website code injection, intrusion of mobile applications, etc. So Why should we pay attention to website security? Today, Micron Network will take you to understand.
When the network and website security are threatened, most enterprises spend an average of 197 days to find problems. The loss in this period will be great, which is why the loss of cyber crime is increasing. According to the data provided by Trustwave, the annual loss is about 600 billion dollars. Because e-commerce websites usually deal with secure user data, violations may cause great losses. Don't think that the website you operate is not so complicated and is very safe. Even traditional commercial websites may still use plug-ins or applications to process basic user information, including login credentials. The 2018 Trustwave Global Security Report found that 100% of tested network applications showed at least one security vulnerability, with an average of 11 per application.
The most important point of website security is that hackers usually do not choose which website to invade. Although a few people may challenge specific corporate brands or government websites, or because of hacker issues (related to religion, nationalism, anti globalism, human rights, etc., in which public facing content is tainted), in most cases, they choose to invade websites randomly.
In almost every case, hackers will use scripts to extensively search for common vulnerabilities on websites. Moreover, unless they specifically look for challenges, they are more likely to take the least challenging vulnerability for quick access. According to a study by Symantec, "in the past three years, more than 3/4 of the websites containing unfixed vulnerabilities", "one seventh (15%) of them were considered as critical vulnerabilities in 2015". When they scan for vulnerabilities, they do not distinguish between the size or age of the enterprise. What makes so many small businesses a target, because small business owners usually don't put safety first. Unlike large corporate brands, they also have no budget to maintain an IT department that can regularly monitor or maintain updated security systems. Chris Eggleston believes that most hackers are looking for three things when attacking websites:
Hijacking SMTP server. They upload a script and use the relay server to send hundreds of spam every day. Until the virtual host company shuts down the relay server.
Hijacking website traffic. They will redirect traffic from search engines to their moneymaking websites. These websites will be marked with confusing colors and logos to make visitors think they are in the right place.
Distribute malware. Have you ever visited such a website, and a message pops up saying that the Flash player needs to be updated. When you click it, a virus will eventually appear on the computer? This is a way for viruses to be transmitted from websites attacked by hackers. By understanding how security is broken and what hackers are looking for, we can better understand the security technology used by virtual hosting companies and what we can do to improve the security of our websites. As for the content related to hacker attacks, what are the attack methods of hackers to attack website servers.
Security vulnerabilities are very common in network applications. If you think you have no problems, you should check the applications used for business - especially those integrated with websites. Examples of Web applications used by small business owners include.
Network analysis tools
Writing and grammar applications and plug-ins
SEO plug-ins and applications
Email integration application
Third party social integration application
Productivity application
Communication applications such as chat and contact form
There are a large number of other applications, and each vulnerability may endanger the website security. Here are some of the most common website vulnerabilities.
SQL injection -- inject code, authorize access to or destroy database content, and allow attackers to read, write, or otherwise change data.
Cross site scripting - also known as XSS, this method allows attackers to run scripts in browsers to hijack browsing sessions, change website content, and redirect users to any selected destination.
Authentication interruption - Poor session management and interrupted authentication make it easy for the hijacker to take over an active user session and assume the user's identity.
Security configuration error - When a security configuration error occurs, hackers or hijackers can obtain various private data or functions, including completely damaged websites or networks.
Although these are relatively common vulnerabilities, there are still more vulnerabilities that may occur. Fortunately, there are also many ways for reputable virtual hosting companies to work actively to keep websites and website server hosting from hijacking and intrusion.
The above points are the reasons why we should pay attention to website security I believe you also have a better understanding of advanced anti DDoS servers , if you still don't know anything, please contact us. If you have more questions about virtual hosting, please consult Micronet. Micronet is an IDC service provider focusing on server rental and hosting. With more than 10 years of industry experience, it is safe, stable, reliable and reassuring. It is a leading enterprise in the domestic IDC industry. It helps thousands of enterprises to achieve network informatization, 7 * 24 hours of manual service, after-sales care free, and has a good reputation.
