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Top 10 Web 2.0 Attack Vectors

Fred writes, "HNS is running a story about Web 2.0 and the new attack vectors it opens up. Worms of the Yamanner, Samy, and Spaceflash types are exploiting client-side AJAX frameworks, providing new avenues of attack and compromising confidential information. On the server side, XML-based Web services are providing distributed application access through Web services interfaces and opening up new vulnerabilities in the process." The article is spread over 6 short pages and there is no printer-friendly URL.

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  1. Re:pretty soon, you will need big blue by ElleyKitten · · Score: 5, Insightful
    Seriously, shouldn't 2.0 come equipped with some things that make it safer, not just more flashy?
    Uh, "Web 2.0" isn't a product. It's a buzzword for flashy things, so it makes sense that it doesn't "come with" more security.
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