cryptographic-failures
Safeguard articles tagged "cryptographic-failures" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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OWASP A02: Cryptographic Failures — A Deep-Dive Guide
Cryptographic Failures rank #2 in the OWASP Top 10 (2021). A deep dive into weak algorithms, key management, real CVEs, and how to detect and fix them in 2026.
What is Sensitive Data Exposure
Sensitive data exposure covers everything from unencrypted databases to hardcoded secrets. Learn what causes it, real breach examples, and how to detect it early.
What Are Cryptographic Failures
Cryptographic failures are OWASP's #2 Top 10 risk — weak, missing, or broken encryption. See real breaches, causes, and how to detect and fix them.
Insecure randomness vulnerabilities explained
CWE-338 explained through the Debian OpenSSL and Android Bitcoin SecureRandom breaches — how weak PRNGs get exploited, and how to detect and fix them.
Insecure Hash Algorithm Usage in Application Code
MD5 and SHA-1 collisions were proven broken decades ago, yet they still power passwords, checksums, and signatures in production code today. Here's why—and how to find them.