Course 38 - Web Security Known Web Attacks | Episode 4: From Phishing to Reverse Clickjacking
Published: July 5, 2026
Duration: 21:06
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 Insight
A 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 Insight<...
A 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 Insight<...