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How to Fix the SnakeYAML Vulnerability (CVE-2022-1471)
The SnakeYAML vulnerability fix comes down to one move: get off the 1.x line and onto 2.x, where the parser stops trusting arbitrary Java types by default.
Apr 7, 20265 min read
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How to Secure Cloud Applications: A Practical Guide
Securing cloud applications means protecting the code, the dependencies, the identities, and the runtime together. Here is a practical way to think about all four.
Apr 7, 20266 min read
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What Is a PAT Token and How Do You Keep It Secure?
A PAT token is a personal access token that stands in for your password when scripts and tools talk to services like GitHub. Here's how it works and how to stop it leaking.
Apr 7, 20266 min read
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The MIT Licence Explained: What It Permits and Its Security Implications
The MIT licence is one of the most permissive open source licences in use, and understanding what it allows tells you a lot about the risk you inherit with a dependency.
Apr 6, 20266 min read
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Malicious Code Meaning: A Practical Definition for Developers
Malicious code is any software written to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system. Here is what the term actually covers and how it reaches your stack.
Apr 6, 20266 min read
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jQuery Validation: A Security Guide to XSS and ReDoS Risks
The jQuery Validation plugin is convenient, but client-side validation is not a security control. Here is where jquery validation has been vulnerable and how to use it safely.
Apr 6, 20266 min read
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What jQuery Migrate Is and How to Use It Securely
jQuery Migrate helps older code survive newer jQuery releases, but leaning on it can quietly keep you on a vulnerable jQuery version. Here is how to use it without inheriting old XSS bugs.
Apr 6, 20266 min read
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Java Stream Sum: How to Add Numbers Safely in Java
A practical look at computing a Java stream sum correctly, from IntStream.sum() to reduce(), plus the overflow and null pitfalls that turn a simple total into a bug.
Apr 6, 20265 min read
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How To Handle a Zero-Day Vulnerability: A Response Playbook
A zero-day has no patch on day one, so your first move is containment and exposure reduction, not waiting on a vendor fix. Here is how to handle a zero-day vulnerability under pressure.
Apr 6, 20265 min read
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