XSS attacks account for 31% of all cyberattacks, making it the most common weapon among cybercriminals. In order to carry out an XSS attack, cybercriminals inject code into websites via forms and other input fields used to collect data from site visitors. When a visitor’s browser executes that code, cybercriminals can covertly hijack the browsing session to steal data from unsuspecting shoppers. XSS attacks can ultimately provide cybercriminals unauthorized access to sensitive customer data including

Look for platform options that can easily integrate with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate and a website security solution. An SSL certificate is a cybersecurity measure that encrypts data as it moves between a website and a server. When your customers input information into fields on your site — such as login or payment info — an SSL certificate will encrypt the information and keep

You will also want a platform with the ability to connect through a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), as this is required to use a website scanner. Website scanners review files on your website for vulnerabilities and automatically patch them before cybercriminals have the chance to access your site.

A backdoor attack occurs when cybercriminals install malware on a website through unsecured entry points such as form fields or outdated plugins. The malware gives them unauthorized access to a site’s database until the backdoor is detected and removed. The longer an attack lasts, the more damage cybercriminals can do to a business. An undetected backdoor attack can give bad actors unauthorized access to company and customer data. Unfortunately, new strains of malware are making it