Analysis of Website Vulnerability to Defacement Attacks

Abstract

The development of information technology and the internet has become integrated into people’s lives. The accessibility of the internet has provided fast access for people to connect globally for communication and sharing information. However, this development has also created vulnerabilities in security systems, including website defacement attacks. Website defacement is a hacking technique used to modify or inject files into a server, performed by hackers to alter or damage a website's appearance. These attacks can be carried out without requiring full access rights. Such actions are taken to tarnish the reputation of individuals or organizations by exploiting vulnerabilities in security systems. Addressing this issue comprehensively, this article examines website defacement attacks by exploring attack techniques. It focuses on the types of defacement attacks, attack techniques, and ways to prevent website defacement attacks to protect individuals and organizations.