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Websites Running JavaScript at Risk: Report

A new report concludes that the majority of websites are running third-party JavaScript somewhere on their sites, which could be putting them at risk.

July 26, 2010
By Sean Michael Kerner: More stories by this author:

JavaScript has proven to be a very useful tool for Web developers. From ad server code to all manner of widgets, JavaScript can be found in many third party applications and services that find there way onto a wide mixture of websites.

But as DevX details, a new report says websites running third party JavaScript may be facing a security risk. The company behind the report also offers some potential solutions to the security problem.

Do you know what's running on your website?

A new report from security firm Dasient concludes that the majority of websites are running third-party JavaScript somewhere on their sites, which could be putting them at risk.

Register for free and read the full story at DevX.com:
Third-Party JavaScript Leads to Malware on Web Sites


TAGS: malware, Black Hat, JavaScript, web developers, javascript code




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