Shadow code — third-party scripts and libraries often added to web applications without security validation — pose risks to websites and jeopardize compliance with privacy regulations, according to new research conducted by Osterman Research for PerimeterX. Third-party code leaves organizations vulnerable to digital skimming and Magecart attacks, the researchers also noted.
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‘Shadow Code’ Creates Risk for 99% of Websites
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. September 21, 2021 05:15 AMShadow code — third-party scripts and libraries often added to web applications without security validation — pose risks to websites and jeopardize compliance with privacy regulations, according to new research conducted by Osterman Research for PerimeterX. Third-party code leaves organizations vulnerable to digital skimming and Magecart attacks, the researchers also noted.