Clickjacking attacks occur when an attacker tricks a user into clicking on a malicious element that is disguised as a legitimate element on a webpage. This can lead to various security risks, such as unauthorized actions or data theft.
Here are some steps to handle and prevent clickjacking attacks:
- Use X-Frame-Options header: Set the X-Frame-Options header in your web server configuration to control how your website is embedded in other sites. This header can have three values: DENY (prevents any kind of framing), SAMEORIGIN (allows framing only from the same origin), and ALLOW-FROM uri (allows framing from the specified URI).
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP): Implementing a Content Security Policy allows you to define which origins are allowed to load your website within a frame. By restricting the list of allowed origins, you can prevent clickjacking attacks. You can specify the CSP in the HTTP header or as a meta tag in your web page.
- Use a frame-busting script: Adding a frame-busting script to your web pages can prevent the website from being loaded within an iframe. This script can check if the page is the top-level window and redirect to a different location if it’s not.
- Keep your web application and server software up to date: Regularly update your web application and server software to the latest versions. Updates often include security patches that address known vulnerabilities, including those related to clickjacking.
By implementing these security measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of clickjacking attacks in your web application.