1. Lack of encryption: HTTP is an unencrypted protocol, which means that information transmitted between the server and client can be intercepted by anyone with access to the network, and can be easily read or tampered with. This puts sensitive data such as login credentials, personal information, and financial data at risk.
1. Cyber attacks: HTTP servers are susceptible to various cyber attacks, such as Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), and SQL Injection attacks. These attacks can result in data theft, data loss, and damage to the server and other connected devices.
1. Security vulnerabilities: HTTP servers can have security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to the server, gain control of the system, or steal data. Unpatched vulnerabilities in the software or plugins used in HTTP servers can also leave them open to attack.
1. Lack of authentication: HTTP servers do not provide strong authentication mechanisms, which means that users might not be who they claim to be. This makes it easier for hackers to impersonate users or gain access to sensitive information.
1. Malware distribution: HTTP servers can be used to distribute malware to client computers. This can occur through the downloading of malicious files, or through redirection to malicious websites that can infect the user’s system with malware.
