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Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery

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Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze how hackers can bypass Content Security Policy (CSP) in modern web applications.

  • Evaluate web applications' vulnerability to race condition attacks.

  • Apply techniques to identify HTTP parameter pollution, subdomain takeover, and clickjacking risks.

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October 2024

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course, outlining the major sections and the key concepts learners will explore. You will gain an understanding of how this course is structured to enhance your knowledge of web application security.

What's included

1 video

In this module, we will delve into various methods for bypassing Content Security Policy (CSP) in modern web applications. You will explore several techniques using ajax.googleapis.com, Flash files, polyglot files, and AngularJS to better understand the vulnerabilities CSP can introduce.

What's included

5 videos

In this module, we will explore the exploitation of web applications using PDFs, images, and links. Through practical examples, you will learn how token hijacking and XSS attacks work and how attackers manipulate user redirection, focusing on key vulnerabilities like tabnabbing.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will investigate the vulnerabilities found in AngularJS applications. You will learn about template injection, $scope hacking, and how these weaknesses can be exploited by attackers. Additionally, we will explore techniques that go beyond $scope and demonstrate hacking static templates.

What's included

6 videos

In this module, we will explore the concept of race conditions in web applications and how attackers exploit them. Through case studies, including multithreading attacks to steal money and abuse discount codes, you will learn how race conditions create critical vulnerabilities in web systems.

What's included

5 videos

In this module, we will cover full-stack attacks on modern web applications, focusing on HTTP parameter pollution, subdomain takeovers, and account takeovers through clickjacking. You will gain hands-on experience with these critical vulnerabilities and learn mitigation strategies to protect web applications.

What's included

7 videos2 assignments

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