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Course 38 - Web Security Known Web Attacks | Episode 4: From Phishing to Reverse Clickjacking

CyberCode Academy

Published
July 5, 2026
Duration
21:06
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Last updated
Jul 22, 2026

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In this lesson, you’ll learn about: window.opener risks, phishing via tab manipulation, and Same Origin Method Execution (SOME)1. What is window.openerUsing JavaScript:🔹 Definition:A property that gives a newly opened tab access to its parent tab🔹 When it exists:When a link uses target="_blank"👉 Key InsightA child tab can control or modify the parent t…

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In this lesson, you’ll learn about: window.opener risks, phishing via tab manipulation, and Same Origin Method Execution (SOME)1. What is window.openerUsing JavaScript:🔹 Definition:A property that gives a newly opened tab access to its parent tab🔹 When it exists:When a link uses target="_blank"👉 Key InsightA child tab can control or modify the parent tab2. Why window.opener is Dangerous🔹 Core issue:Trust between tabs is implicit🔹 Risk:The new tab may be malicious or compromised👉 Key Insigh

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