27 articles tagged with "cybersecurity"
The simplest hack that still works in 2026: just change a number in the URL. Here's why your API is probably leaking user data right now and how to actually fix it.
You're serializing objects without a second thought? Yeah, about that... Let me tell you how attackers turn your innocent data into remote code execution nightmares.
That innocent 'Login with Google' button? It could be your security nightmare. Here's how to implement OAuth 2.0 without shooting yourself in the foot!
Think accepting serialized data is safe? Think again! Learn how deserialization attacks turn innocent-looking data into remote code execution nightmares.
Insecure Direct Object References are everywhere, and they're embarrassingly easy to exploit. Here's how I found one in production and what I learned about access control.
Think your firewall is protecting you? HTTP Request Smuggling is the sneaky attack that slips right past your defenses. Here's how it works (and how I found one).
You think you're clicking a harmless button. Plot twist: you just deleted your account, transferred money, or enabled your webcam. Welcome to clickjacking - the magic trick of web attacks!
That innocent XML file upload? It might be reading your server's /etc/passwd file right now. Let's talk about XXE - the vulnerability that turns parsers into weapons.
Want to get paid to break into websites? Welcome to bug bounty hunting! Here's how I got started finding vulnerabilities and why you should too.
That old subdomain you forgot about? It might be your biggest security hole. Here's how hackers hijack subdomains and how to stop them!
CSP is like hiring a bouncer for your website - it decides what scripts can run and what gets kicked out. Let's make security headers fun!
Think throwing your app in a container makes it secure? Think again! Let's talk about Docker security holes that'll keep you up at night - and how to fix them.
Think your file uploads are safe? Let me show you how hackers use '../' to read your passwords, SSH keys, and database configs. It's scarier than it sounds!
Ever accidentally turned your server into a weapon against yourself? That's SSRF! Let's talk about this sneaky vulnerability that makes your server do a hacker's dirty work.
Your API is like a VIP club entrance - you need a bouncer! Learn how to protect your REST APIs from common attacks without reading a 500-page security manual.
Was building my 'perfect' framework with DDD, TDD, and Clean Architecture. Ended up finding security bugs in Laravel instead. Classic developer move.
Think HTTPS is just a fancy 'S' in your URL? Think again! Here's why that little green lock is the difference between security and complete disaster.
Passwords are dead (they just don't know it yet). Here's why 2FA is your account's best friend and how to implement it without making your users hate you.
Cross-Site Scripting is like letting strangers write graffiti on your website... except the graffiti can steal passwords. Let's fix that!
Your website is walking around naked in a dangerous neighborhood. Security headers are like free body armor - and you're probably not using them. Here's how 5 lines of config can stop most attacks cold.
Think SQL injection is old news? Think again. It's STILL the #1 way databases get pwned in 2026. Here's how hackers do it, why your code is probably vulnerable, and how to actually fix it.
Think your password is safe because you only used it on 'a few sites'? Plot twist: it's already leaked, tested on 10,000 websites, and up for sale. Here's how credential stuffing works and how to stop being an easy target.
Getting 'blocked by CORS policy' errors? Thinking about just disabling it? DON'T. Here's why CORS exists, why your '*' wildcard is dangerous, and how to fix it properly.
Your API got hammered by 10,000 requests per second? Let's talk about rate limiting - the bouncer your API desperately needs but probably doesn't have.
Think JWTs are secure by default? Think again! Here's how developers accidentally turn authentication tokens into security disasters - and how to fix them.
Think sessions are boring? Wait until someone steals yours and takes over your account. Here's how session hijacking works, why your cookies are treasure, and how to protect them like Fort Knox.
Don't let hackers ruin your day! Here's how to protect your website from the most common attacks - explained like you're a human, not a security textbook.