It is 2019 and security is as important as it can be. Being a beginner web developer, there will come a point where you need to store user information like passwords. At first it may not seem like much but storing passwords in your database needs to be done right.
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Phishing Attacks & Safety Tips | Cybersecurity Basics
Have you ever received WhatsApp messages or emails offering massive discounts on popular e-commerce platforms? If so, making the mistake of clicking on them may make you a victim of phishing attacks. But what is it and how can you identify them to protect yourself?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks | Cybersecurity Basics
XSS, an acronym derived from Cross ‘X’ Site Scripting, refers to the injection of malicious scripts into a legitimate website or web application. It is similar to other web attacks such as SQL injection, however, it is more devastating since an XSS attack does not target the application concerned rather it puts the users of […]