Cyber Security Insights
Cyber Security Insights
Safeguarding Your Digital World
Welcome to Cyber Security Insights, your comprehensive resource for understanding the latest threats, best practices, and innovative solutions in the field of cyber security. Our blog offers in-depth discussions, expert analysis, and practical advice on a wide range of security topics, from protecting personal data and securing corporate networks to the latest in encryption technology and the implications of emerging cyber threats. Stay informed, stay secure, and explore the dynamic world of cyber security with us.
The Magecart Attack on British Airways
Thursday 18th July 2024
We delve into the details of the infamous Magecart attack on British Airways (BA) that took place in 2018. We explore how the attackers compromised a third-party JavaScript library, Modernizr, to inject malicious code into the BA website, leading to the theft of payment information from over 380,000 customers. The blog also examines the significant financial, legal, and reputational impacts of the breach on British Airways. Furthermore, we discuss how the implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP) could have mitigated the attack. By explaining how CSP can control the loading and execution of external scripts, whitelist trusted sources, enforce nonce-based script execution, block inline scripts, report policy violations, and enforce HTTPS connections, we highlight the importance of robust security practices in…