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Types of Vulnerability Assessments and When to Use Each
Network, host, application, database, wireless, and cloud assessments each answer a different question. Knowing which type fits which risk is half the job.
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CVE-2021-41183: jQuery UI Datepicker XSS and How to Fix It
CVE-2021-41183 is a cross-site scripting flaw in the jQuery UI Datepicker's *Text options, fixed in 1.13.0. Here is the risk and the remediation.
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How to Hash a Password in Java the Right Way in 2025
To hash a password in Java, use a slow, salted, adaptive algorithm like bcrypt or Argon2 — never a raw SHA or MD5 digest. This guide shows working code and the tuning that actually matters.
Feb 11, 20255 min read
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The Main Types of Asymmetric Encryption, Explained
The types of asymmetric encryption come down to a few families built on hard math problems: RSA, elliptic curve, Diffie-Hellman, and the post-quantum newcomers. Here is how each works and when to use it.
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An Asymmetric Encryption Example, Explained for Developers
A concrete asymmetric encryption example using RSA key pairs, plus how public-key cryptography secures TLS, signing, and the code you ship.
Feb 11, 20255 min read
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CVE-2023-5363 Explained: The OpenSSL Key and IV Length Flaw
CVE-2023-5363 is an OpenSSL bug where key and IV length parameters get processed too late, risking confidentiality in GCM, CCM and OCB modes. Here is who is affected and how to fix it.
Feb 11, 20255 min read
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Define Malicious Code: Types, Examples, and Defenses
To define malicious code: it's any software or script written to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system. Here's the full taxonomy and how to defend against each type.
Feb 11, 20256 min read
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Semgrep Open Source: What It Scans and How to Use It Well
Semgrep open source is a fast, rule-based static analysis engine for finding bugs and security issues. Here is what the free CLI covers and where its limits are.
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Enterprise Vulnerability Assessment: A Practical Playbook
An enterprise vulnerability assessment is a systematic sweep for weaknesses across your whole estate. Here is how to run one that produces action, not a PDF.
Feb 11, 20256 min read
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