Tags: Adobe, adobe flash, Clickjacking, Firefox, noscript, Web Browsers

Adobe issues a workaround for Clickjacking problem

Firefox add-on NoScript has already been updated to help users avoid becoming victims of Clickjacking.

Now adobe has said that they would soon release an update for Flash player to save the users from similar issues.

Adobe stated in a security advisory:

Adobe is aware of recently published reports of a ‘Clickjacking’ issue in multiple web browsers that could allow an attacker to lure a web browser user into unknowingly clicking on a link or dialog. It has been determined that this potential “Clickjacking” issue affects Adobe Flash Player. Adobe is working to address this issue in an upcoming update to Flash Player.

They have also given out some details for users to avoid becoming a victim today. It requires the user to perform some steps to configure their flash player application on the machine to make it more secure.

Checkout: Flash Player workaround available for “Clickjacking” issue