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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

Improper Authentication occurs when a software application fails to properly verify the identity of a user or system attempting to gain access. This weakness enables unauthorised entities to bypass security measures and gain access to sensitive data or system functionalities.

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Essential Security Strategies for Protecting Your Smart Home: A Guide for Homeowners and C-Suite Executives

A smart home refers to a residence equipped with internet-connected devices that allow remote management of systems such as lighting, heating, security, and entertainment.

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ACRStealer Exposed: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Google Docs for Malware Attacks

What is ACRStealer?

ACRStealer is an **info stealer malware** designed to **extract sensitive information** from infected systems, including:

– **Antivirus identification** – determining which security solutions are present to evade detection.
– **Crypto wallet theft** – targeting stored cryptocurrency assets.
– **Login credentials theft** – stealing usernames and passwords for financial services, corporate accounts, and personal data.
– **Browser information extraction** – harvesting stored passwords, cookies, and browsing history.
– **File Transfer Protocol (FTP) credential theft** – compromising access to cloud and remote servers.
– **Text file harvesting** – reading and extracting information from text documents.

While information stealers are not new, **ACRStealer stands out** due to its **stealth tactics, sophisticated distribution, and abuse of legitimate cloud platforms**.

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Identification and Authentication Failures: Understanding and Mitigating Risks in Software Development

In the fast-paced world of software development, ensuring secure user authentication and session management is of paramount importance. As businesses become more dependent on digital platforms, the potential for cyber threats targeting authentication mechanisms increases significantly. These attacks can have far-reaching consequences, including data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. For software developers and architects, understanding the nuances of authentication and session management failures is essential to safeguarding user data and maintaining trust.

In the modern digital landscape, authentication is the gateway to securing sensitive information. For users to access personal or organisational data, their identities must be verified, ensuring that only authorised individuals can perform actions within an application. Session management plays an equally crucial role, ensuring that once a user has authenticated themselves, their session remains secure from external threats.