Re: Iframes in website

[Boaz Shunami <research () sectrends com>]

Frame spoofing is considered an attack vector on frames and iframes.
Google it, there's alot of information.

Kind Regards,

Boaz

> On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 4:41 PM, Ameya R <mosthated.ar () gmail com> wrote:
> > hellkyng () gmail com wrote:
> > > I am considering using iframes in one of my websites. From researching security issues it seems like the biggest 
> > > risk they present is when you browse to untrusted sites using iframes.
> > >
> > > Am I correct in thinking that there is very little if any additional risk cause by using iframes on my site?
> > >
> > > Any iframe related vulnerabilities or other concerns I should be aware of?
> > >
> > > Thanks as always for the replys!
> > > Mike
> > >
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> > Since you are using iframes to navigate portions of your own site, it will ordinarily not pose a threat, but there 
> > might be possible users that have blocked iframes in their browsers. Does the browser show any warnings if a page 
> > containing iframes is being loaded? If so, that might be a cause of concern for users as well, even if everything on 
> > the site is legitimate and risk-free.
> >
> > Any particular reason for using iframes in your site? We had used iframes to build an intranet site in my college, 
> > where we were using JSP/Servlets. However as we got more comfortable with JSP/Servlets, we ended up replacing all 
> > iframes with JSP code.
> >
> > See if you can work around the problem.
> > Cheers
> > Ameya R.
> >
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> > Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
> > In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, 
> > how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, 
> > purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for 
> > set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital 
> > certificates.
> >
> > http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1
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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1
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