Hard-coded credentials refer to embedding authentication information such as usernames, passwords, API keys, or cryptographic keys directly into the source code. Developers might do this for convenience, testing, or quick deployment. However, these credentials often remain in production, creating vulnerabilities.
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.
OWASP Top 10: Insecure Authentication (M4) Authentication is the cornerstone of cybersecurity, serving as the digital gatekeeper for systems, applications, and data. Despite its critical importance, insecure authentication remains one of the most prevalent vulnerabilities in today’s digital landscape. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) ranks insecure authentication as a key issue in its …
Keylogging involves the covert capture & recording of keystrokes entered on a computer or mobile device mainly used by adversaries.