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OWASP A07 Authentication Failures Guide
OWASP A07 authentication failures with real code examples: weak passwords, JWT without expiry, localStorage tokens, no rate limiting, and how to fix each.
OWASP A01 Broken Access Control Guide
Broken access control is the #1 OWASP risk. This guide explains IDOR, missing auth checks, JWT tampering, and how to fix them with real Next.js code examples.
OWASP A02 Cryptographic Failures Guide
OWASP A02:2021 Cryptographic Failures is the #2 web vulnerability. Learn how plaintext passwords, weak hashing, and hardcoded keys expose your users — with real code examples.
OWASP A08 Data Integrity Failures Guide
OWASP A08:2021 covers CI/CD attacks, unsafe deserialization, and missing SRI. Learn how integrity failures happen and how to prevent them in your pipeline.
OWASP A03 Injection Attacks Guide
OWASP A03 Injection covers SQL, NoSQL, XSS, and command injection. See vulnerable vs. secure code examples and fix each type before it ships.
OWASP A04 Insecure Design Guide
OWASP A04:2021 Insecure Design isn't about buggy code — it's about missing threat modeling and business logic flaws. Learn to spot and prevent it with real examples.
OWASP A09 Logging and Monitoring Guide
OWASP A09 is why breaches go undetected for 204 days on average. Learn what to log, what never to log, and how to fix the silent failures in your app.
OWASP A05 Security Misconfiguration Guide
90% of apps have at least one security misconfiguration. Learn what OWASP A05:2021 covers, see vulnerable vs. secure Next.js code, and fix the most common gaps.
OWASP A10 SSRF Explained for Developers
SSRF lets attackers make your server fetch internal resources — including AWS metadata credentials. This guide explains how it works and how to stop it.
OWASP A06 Vulnerable Components Guide
OWASP A06:2021 covers vulnerable components and supply chain attacks. Learn how typosquatting, dependency confusion, and outdated npm packages put your app at risk.
Free .env Leak Scanner — Check 13 Paths in One Click
Is your .env file publicly accessible? Paste your URL and check 13 common paths instantly. Free, no signup. A 200 on any path means your secrets are live.
Free Security Header Checker — Test Your Site in Seconds
Paste your URL and see which HTTP security headers your site is missing. Free, no signup. Checks CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and 5 more in under 10 seconds.
What's Your App's Security Score? Take the Free Quiz
10 yes/no questions about your app's security. Get a score from 0-100 across 5 areas: secrets, auth, headers, database, dependencies. Free, no signup, 3 minutes.
Free Snyk Alternatives for Devs (2026)
Snyk's free tier runs out fast. Here are 6 free Snyk alternatives in 2026 — compared on price, coverage, and what they actually catch. Checklist inside.
Snyk vs Aikido: Honest Comparison for Indie Devs
Snyk vs Aikido comparison for indie developers in 2026. Pricing, features, and a third option built for solo builders at $12/mo. Checklist inside.
Your .env is Public. Here's How to Fix It. | Data Hogo
.env file exposed in production? curl -I https://yourapp.com/.env tells you in seconds. Nginx fix, git removal, and a rotation checklist for every secret.
Exposed API Key on GitHub — Fix It Now | Data Hogo
Exposed API key on GitHub? Revoke the key first — every second counts. Then remove it from git history. Provider URLs and git filter-repo commands included.
Next.js Security Headers — Complete Config | Data Hogo
Next.js security headers are absent by default — Vercel won't add them either. Get the complete next.config.ts block for CSP, HSTS, and 5 more. Free scan.
Supabase RLS Security Checklist — 10 SQL Checks
Most Supabase projects have an RLS gap. Run these 10 SQL checks to verify your row level security policies protect your data — not just appear enabled.
Cursor Code Security Scan 2026: 50 Repos Analyzed
I ran a cursor code security scan on 50 public GitHub repos built with Cursor AI. Here's the exact breakdown of findings — and how to scan your own repo free.
7 AI Code Vulnerabilities That Show Up in Almost Every Repo
The most common AI code vulnerabilities explained with real examples. See what Cursor, Copilot, and ChatGPT keep putting in your code — find them fast.
Vibe Coding Security Risks in 2026: 45% of AI Code Has Flaws
45% of AI-generated code has at least one vulnerability. Here are the 5 most common vibe coding security risks — and how to scan your repo free in 60 seconds.