Tag: web security
The Padlock Playbook: The Cookie Jar Heist — How Session Hijacking Works
Session hijacking is like someone stealing the token that lets you open a cookie jar. In this Padlock Playbook article we explain how session tokens work, the common attack methods (XSS, MITM, fixation), and practical defenses—HTTPS, cookie flags, rotation, XSS protection, and monitoring—to keep your users’ sessions safe.
The Padlock Playbook: Authentication vs. Authorization — You at the Club Door
In The Padlock Playbook, we break down security concepts with simple analogies. Today: authentication vs. authorization. Authentication is the ID check at the club door. Authorization is the wristband that lets you into VIP. Learn why mixing them up creates security risks and how to keep them separate.
The Padlock Playbook: SQL Injection Explained with Juice Boxes and Straws
In The Padlock Playbook, we explain security concepts simply. This time: SQL injection. Imagine poking extra straws into a juice box to steal juice. That’s how attackers siphon data from insecure apps. Learn what SQL injection is, why it’s dangerous, and how to stop it in simple terms.
The Padlock Playbook: Why HTTPS Is Like Sending Secret Notes with a Lockbox
Security doesn’t have to be a black box. In The Padlock Playbook, we explain complex security ideas simply. In this first article, discover why HTTPS is like sending secret notes in a lockbox instead of postcards anyone can read — and why that matters for every builder.
