Web Poisoning: A Growing Threat to Online Security

Understanding the Basics of Web Poisoning Attack in Web Pentesting | Karthikeyan Nagaraj

One of the most concerning types of cybercrime is web poisoning, a form of attack that aims to compromise websites and their visitors.

This article will explore what web poisoning is, how it works, its types, impact, and most importantly, how to prevent it.

What is Web Poisoning?

• Web poisoning is a type of cyber-attack that targets websites by injecting malicious code into their content, search engine results pages, or ads.
• Attackers use various techniques to manipulate the website’s ranking, making it appear higher in search engine results, thus increasing the likelihood of users visiting the infected website.
• Once a user visits a poisoned website, they can be redirected to other websites that contain malware or phishing pages.
• These pages are designed to steal personal and financial information, spread malware, or manipulate users into downloading malicious software.

Does Web Poisoning Work?

• Web poisoning attacks typically begin with the attacker identifying a vulnerable website…