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What is clickjacking?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Clickjacking tricks users into clicking hidden UI elements.
Deep explanation
Attackers embed target site in iframe and overlay malicious UI.
Real-world example
Hidden button triggering money transfer.
Common mistakes
- Allowing iframe embedding without restrictions.
Follow-up questions
- How to prevent clickjacking?
- What is UI redressing?