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Computers - General Knowledge Questions
What is clickjacking?
A)
A form of Computer Engineering
B)
A digital process that is used to display an image on monitor
C)
A device that sends and receives data in a bit second
D)
Malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information

Correct Answer :   Malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information

Clickjacking is a malicious technique of tricking a Web user into clicking on something different to what the user perceives they are clicking on, thus potentially revealing confidential information or taking control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous web pages. 
 
It is a browser security issue that is vulnerability across a variety of browsers and platforms. A clickjacking takes the form of embedded code or a script that can execute without the user’s knowledge, such as clicking on a button that appears to perform another function. The term “clickjacking” was coined by Jeremiah Grossman and Robert Hansen in 2008.

Published On : June 15, 2021
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