Platform & Plugin Assessment
Examine the e-commerce platform, third-party plugins, and integrations for known vulnerabilities.
E-commerce Security
Safeguard Your Online Business and Customers
What It Is and Why It’s Important
E-commerce Security is the protection of online shopping platforms from cyber threats that target customer data, payment systems, and backend infrastructure. With high transaction volumes, stored financial information, and third-party integrations, e-commerce platforms are prime targets for cybercriminals.
In the UAE’s rapidly growing e-commerce market—driven by high digital adoption, mobile-first consumers, and widespread use of fintech—ensuring the security of your digital storefront is critical not just for compliance but for long-term brand loyalty and customer trust.
Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
- Failing to encrypt sensitive user and payment data.
- Insecure or outdated plugins and third-party integrations.
- Lack of security patches or updates for CMS platforms like Magento, Shopify, or WooCommerce.
- No protection against carding attacks, bot activity, or fake transactions.
- Ignoring PCI DSS requirements and secure payment gateway configuration.
- Inadequate input validation leading to SQL injection, XSS, or CSRF attacks.
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How Intracyber Helps
At Intracyber, we specialize in securing digital commerce platforms from end to end. Whether you’re a startup using Shopify or a large enterprise on custom-built Magento or WooCommerce platforms, our team assesses the full ecosystem—from customer touchpoints to backend logic.
We blend technical assessments with business logic testing to identify vulnerabilities that affect checkout flows, payment systems, customer PII, and loyalty programs. Our aim is to protect not only the platform but also the user experience and business reputation.
Our Approach & Methodology
Business Logic Testing
Identify flaws in the cart, checkout, and coupon systems that could be exploited.
Payment Security Review
Evaluate the secure implementation of payment gateways and PCI DSS controls.
Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing
Conduct OWASP-focused testing on authentication, session management, and data exposure.
Bot & Fraud Detection
Analyze for signs of automated attacks, fake accounts, and fraudulent transactions.
Remediation Plan & Continuous Monitoring
Deliver actionable fixes and optionally integrate with our MDR team for real-time monitoring.
Real-World Relevance & Impact
Intracyber helped a leading UAE-based fashion retailer identify a logic flaw in its promo code system that allowed unlimited usage—resulting in thousands of dirhams in losses weekly. Post-assessment, we helped implement rules to validate and restrict promo codes effectively, while also improving session security during checkout.
Optional Extras: Tips, Stats, and Insights
- Stat: In 2023, retail websites faced an average of 206,000 web attacks per month globally.
- Tip: Always run security checks before major sales events like Ramadan or White Friday.
- Insight: A 1-second delay in checkout due to fraud verification can drop conversions by 7%—security must be invisible yet effective.