Clickjacking is an attack that tricks a user into clicking or interacting with hidden or disguised elements from another page or application. It matters because browser interfaces can be abused when sensitive actions are placed inside deceptive visual contexts.
What is Clickjacking?
Attackers may overlay or frame a target site so the victim believes they are clicking something harmless while actually approving or triggering a sensitive action. Defenses commonly include frame restrictions and UI confirmation measures for important workflows.
What Clickjacking Commonly Supports
Common protections include frame-busting policies, content security controls, UI confirmation, and cautious design of sensitive browser actions.
Clickjacking vs. Visible Legitimate UI Interaction
Legitimate interaction shows the real target action plainly. Clickjacking hides or disguises the true interactive element.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is clickjacking dangerous?
Because it can trick users into approving actions they never intended to perform.
How do teams reduce it?
By restricting framing, protecting sensitive actions, and designing explicit confirmation for risky workflows.
