Which of the following attack can be eradicated by converting all non-alphanumeric characters to HTML character entities before displaying the user input in search engines and forums?

The correct answer is C. XSS Attacks. Converting all non-alphanumeric characters to HTML character entities is a common defense against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Here’s how it works: User Input Sanitization: When user input is received, the system converts characters like <, >, &, ', and " into their…

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ABroken Access Control Attacks
BWeb Services Attacks
CXSS Attacks
DSession Management Attacks

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Converting all non-alphanumeric characters to HTML character entities is a common defense against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Here’s how it works: User Input Sanitization: When user input is received, the system converts characters like <, >, &, ', and " into their corresponding HTML entities (e.g., <, >, &, ', and "). Preventing Script Execution: By converting these characters, the system prevents potentially malicious scripts from being executed in the browser of anyone viewing the content. Maintaining Data Integrity: This process allows user-generated content to be displayed without altering the intended message while ensuring the content cannot harm other users or the system. EC-Council’s Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA) course material covers various cybersecurity threats, including XSS attacks, and the methods used to mitigate them. The study guides and resources provided by EC-Council for the SOC Analyst certification include detailed explanations of XSS attacks and the importance of sanitizing user input to prevent such vulnerabilities1234

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