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Web Application Security 101

๐Ÿ”’ Is your web application secure? 5 common vulnerabilities you need to know! ๐Ÿ”’

Online applications hold sensitive information, making security a top priority. ๐ŸŒ

But, many web apps have security flaws that hackers can exploit. ๐Ÿ˜จ

1๏ธโƒฃ Injection Attacks: Malicious code can be injected into your app, exposing sensitive data. Protect your app by sanitizing user input! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

2๏ธโƒฃ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Attackers insert harmful code into your app, stealing user information. Prevent this by cleaning up user input and implementing CSP. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

3๏ธโƒฃ Broken Authentication & Session Management: Weak passwords and session hijacking can compromise user data. Use strong password restrictions and multi-factor authentication. ๐Ÿ”

4๏ธโƒฃ Security Misconfiguration: Improper configuration of web servers and frameworks can lead to vulnerabilities. Stay up-to-date with security patches and configure your servers securely. โš™๏ธ

5๏ธโƒฃ Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Users can be tricked into performing actions without their consent. Prevent this by using CSRF tokens. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

Remember, web application security is essential for protecting sensitive data! ๐Ÿ’ป

What steps are you taking to secure your web applications? Share your tips below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

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