Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP): 80

Security Weaknesses:

• Unencrypted communication allows for eavesdropping and interception.

• Vulnerable to session hijacking, cross-site scripting (XSS), and SQL injection.

• Susceptible to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

Security Defense and Mitigation Measures:

• Transition to HTTPS with valid TLS certificates.

• Implement secure coding practices to avoid XSS and SQL injection.

• Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block attacks.

Indicators of Compromise or Attack:

• Suspicious traffic patterns or unexpected payloads.

• Unusual error messages or anomalies in web server logs.

• Increased latency in HTTP requests.