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clickjack attack Last modified: Sunday, January 04, 2009
Clickjacking, or clickjack attack, is a vulnerability used by an attacker to collect an infected user's clicks. The attacker can force the user to do all sort of things from adjusting the user's computer settings to unwittingly sending the user to Web sites that might have malicious code. Also, by taking advantage of Adobe Flash or JavaScript, an attacker could even place a button under or over a legitimate button, making it difficult for users to detect. See "You Could be Getting Clickjacked" on internetnews.com. Also see "Technology Terms to Know for 2009" in the Did You Know...? section of Webopedia.
Clickjacking: Researchers raise alert for scary new cross-browser exploit The two researchers behind the discovery (Robert Hansen and Jeremiah Grossman) have released droplets of information to highlight the severity of this issue. FAQ: Clickjacking -- should you be worried? Nearly all browsers are vulnerable to this new attack class, but details are scarce. Webopedia's "Did You Know?" Article The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. You Could be Getting Clickjacked If you're not careful about where you click, you could become a victim of a clickjacking attack.	Related Categories Security Viruses Related Terms active content countermeasure malicious active content malicious code malware script security Trojan horse virus vulnerability scanning Shopping blackjack attack Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Books 2 Store Offers Musical Instruments 0 Store Offers