Becoming a Leak Detective: A Beginner's Guide
A leak is when sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or personal data, accidentally escapes online. As a leak detective, you'll use various tools and techniques to identify and contain leaks before they cause harm.
Types of Leaks
- SQL Injection Attacks: Weak passwords or inadequate encryption can lead to data breaches.
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Unintentional code injection on a web application can compromise user data.
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Tricking users into performing unintended actions on a website can reveal sensitive information.
Leak Detection Tools
- Burp Suite: A popular tool for web application security testing and leak detection.
- OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy): An open-source scanner for identifying vulnerabilities in web applications.
- SQLMap: A tool for detecting SQL injection attacks on databases.