APIs are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications. But with great power comes great responsibility — especially when it comes to securing your APIs. That’s where authentication comes in. What is API Authentication? API authentication is the process of verifying the identity of the client or user who is trying to access an … Read more
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one of the most common and dangerous security vulnerabilities found in web applications. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into otherwise benign and trusted websites. When unsuspecting users visit these sites, the malicious scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising sensitive data or hijacking user sessions. What is XSS? XSS … Read more
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is a security mechanism implemented in web browsers to control how resources on a web server can be requested from a different origin (domain, protocol, or port). It is a crucial part of modern web security, helping to prevent malicious cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks while allowing legitimate cross-origin requests. What … Read more
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of web security vulnerability where an attacker tricks a user into performing unwanted actions on a web application where they are authenticated. What is CSRF? CSRF exploits a web application’s trust in the user’s browser and can lead to serious security breaches, such as unauthorized transactions, data modification, … Read more