Volume 11 - Volume 11
Common Attacks and Trends in Web Application
Abstract
This aim of this paper is to review the available literature on the recent trends in web application
vulnerabilities. Google Scholar was used as the main search database for the review. Studies from
the last few decades to analyse the trends in web application vulnerabilities over the years, especially
since they are a relatively recent phenomenon. Using a set of criteria, approximately 400 scholarly
works were initially selected and then reduced to a smaller number which was then explored in
detail. It was found that there are a variety of forms in which attacks on web applications may take
place. These attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated with advancements in technology.
Additionally, novel ways of attacking users have been developed in order to do so without tricking the
user. Given the influx of technology and web applications in every aspect of life, this makes the user
especially vulnerable. This means that web application developers must treat security as a priority
rather than solely focus on usability.
Paper Details
PaperID: 2107
Author's Name: Emad Shafie
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: Web Applications, Web Application Vulnerabilities, Web Security, Recent Trends, Security, and Usability.
Year: 2021
Month: May
Pages: 289-296