Introduction to Web Application Security Testing
Every day, millions of people use banking websites, shopping platforms, social media applications, and cloud services without realizing how many attacks happen behind the scenes. Attackers constantly search for weak points in web applications: Login bypasses SQL injections Authentication flaws Sensitive data leaks Remote code execution vulnerabilities This is why Web Application Security Testing exists.Web Application Security Testing is the process of identifying vulnerabilities in web applications before attackers can exploit them. Why Web Applications Are Major Targets ? Modern businesses rely heavily on web applications. Examples: Banking portals Payment gateways Healthcare systems Government portals E-commerce platforms SaaS products If a vulnerability exists in these applications, attackers may: Steal customer data Access admin accounts Leak internal databases Deploy ransomware Take over servers A single vulnerability can result in millions of dollars in losses. Real-world exampl...
