In today’s digital landscape, where web applications dominate our interaction with the internet, security has become a paramount concern. One of the significant threats to web security is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), a malicious attack that tricks users into executing unwanted actions on a web...
Have you ever logged into a website, walked away for a while, and then come back only to realize you’ve been logged out automatically? That’s part of the beauty (and sometimes frustration) of CSRF tokens, designed to secure your web sessions. But how long do these tokens last, and why do they expire...
In the intricate web of modern digital interactions, security is paramount. One subtle but critical aspect of this security is the concept of a "cookie swap," a technique often employed by malicious actors to hijack sessions and compromise user data. Understanding how a cookie swap works can illumi...
When diving into the world of web security and API authentication, OAuth 1 and OAuth 2 often come up in conversations. While both serve the purpose of authorizing access to web resources, they do so with different methodologies and features. This article will delve into the distinctions between OAut...
