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Broken authentication isn't just weak passwords. It's non-expiring reset links, sessions that survive logout, MFA that can be bypassed, and remember-me tokens that last forever. Here's exactly what I test in every authentication implementation — and what I keep finding.
The startup had a beautiful frontend. Strong passwords. HTTPS. A WAF. Their API had no authentication on three endpoints, no rate limiting, and returned fields the frontend never displayed. The frontend was a fortress. The API was a screen door.
IDOR lets attackers access other users' data by changing a number in a URL. It's one of the most common vulnerabilities I find — and one of the easiest to miss during development. Here's exactly how it works and how to stop it.
80% of cyberattacks target web applications. You used a modern framework. You implemented HTTPS. You think you're covered. Here's what you almost certainly missed — and why most web app breaches are entirely preventable.
Launching without a security baseline isn't a calculated risk — it's an open invitation. Here are 10 things every startup should verify before going live, explained without the jargon.
Ten years of writing code. Then one CTF changed everything. Here's my honest account of moving from software development into penetration testing — what transferred, what didn't, and why I eventually built Kuboid.
Your firewall can block malware. Your antivirus can catch ransomware. But neither can stop an attacker who simply asks your employee for the password — and gets it. Here's what social engineering really is, and what you can actually do about it.
Insecure code isn't a talent problem. It's a systems problem — bad deadlines, missing security education, and unclear requirements. Here's what's actually happening inside engineering teams, and what leaders can do about it.
Phishing isn't a relic of the early internet. It's the single most common entry point for cyberattacks worldwide — and in 2026, AI has made it frighteningly more convincing. Here's how it actually works, why smart people still fall for it, and what your team needs to know.
The OWASP Top 10 is the industry's most referenced list of web application vulnerabilities. Here's what each one actually means — in plain English, with real examples — and why your development team should care.
What actually happens during a penetration test, how much it costs, what the report should look like, and the red flags to watch for when hiring someone to do one. Everything you need to know before booking.
