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If you are developing a web application, almost every design decision you make can introduce a security flaw if you get it wrong. Although attacks are becoming more common, and more widely reported, the same common errors continue to provide the most opportunities for hackers. OWASP provides a 'top ten' security problems. Vishwas here describes them and explains how to avoid themhttps://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/simple-talk-dark-background.jpg15001000