A type of attack known as “clickjacking” happens when the victim clicks on links on a website they think is reputable and reliable. The victim is unaware that they are clicking on a malicious, hidden website that is superimposed over the reputable website.
A clickjacking attack’s objective is to either reveal private information or allow attacker access to the user’s devices.
According to experts, clickjacking is the tactics of overlaying a malicious webpage over a reliable one. To make the malicious page invisible to the user, it is made transparent. When a user interacts with what looks to be a legitimate page, they are actually interact with a malicious hidden page.
Clickjacking attacks come in several forms, such as Likejacking, which seeks to steal user clicks and redirect them to “likes” on social media pages.Cursorjacking is a UI redressing technique that changes the user’s perceived cursor position.In a mousejacking attack, the attacker intercepts signals between a wireless mouse and a computer using specially designed gear.
Attackers attempt to take advantage of browser vulnerabilities in order to steal your session cookies called Cookiejacking, which allows them to access stored or saved credit card information.
Avoid clicking suspicious emails, ads, and website links to safeguard yourself against all forms of clickjacking. Avoid install software from unreliable sources.Update operating systems and browsers regularly. Use advanced antivirus software and install strong browser security extensions.
