Allowing all file types to ensure compatibility

Generating random file names and restricting access with .htaccess

Storing files in executable directories

Encrypting files during upload using AES-256

An attacker submits a malformed input to crash the server.

An attacker uses an automated tool to brute force user passwords.

An attacker skips the payment step and proceeds directly to order confirmation.

An attacker intercepts requests to access unauthorized resources.

To make it harder for attackers to use precomputed rainbow tables

 To store passwords in plaintext

To ensure all users' hashes are identical

To speed up authentication processes

Extended XML Encryption

XML Extended Encoding

XML External Entities

XML Execution Engine

Regular patching and updates

Adding CAPTCHAs to authentication pages

Using encrypted backup files

Restricting access to login pages

Embedded in POST data

Through cookies

Stored as a file on the user's device

Stored as a query string in GET requests

Unified use of JavaScript for development

Replacement of Apache with Nginx

Use of a relational database

Focus on PHP-based backends

Creating a detailed roadmap for achieving the highest maturity level

Developing a comprehensive security policy immediately

Performing a baseline assessment of current security practices

Implementing automated testing tools across all teams

Preventing cookies from being transmitted over non-secure channels

Ensuring cookies are only sent with same-origin requests

Allowing cookies to store large amounts of data

Restricting JavaScript access to cookies

Encrypting all database queries.

Implementing anomaly detection based on user behavior patterns.

Disabling unused API endpoints.

Deploying intrusion detection systems (IDS).