Tag: HTTPS
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Navigating the Murky Waters of Off-Path TCP Hijacking in NAT-Enabled Wi-Fi Networks: Are We Really Safe?
In the realm of cybersecurity, the phrase ‘off-path TCP hijacking in NAT-enabled Wi-Fi networks’ might sound like a plot straight out of a techno-thriller. However, it is a very real concern, particularly for users who frequent public Wi-Fi hotspots. Despite the advances in security technology, this old yet potent form of attack reminds us that…
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Perché un’API non dovrebbe mai reindirizzare HTTP su HTTPS
Le discussioni riguardanti le pratiche di sicurezza delle API sono spesso ricche di pareri divergenti e osservazioni critiche. Un tema specifico che è emerso recentemente è l’opportunità o meno di reindirizzare le richieste API da HTTP a HTTPS. Molti sostenitori della sicurezza ritengono che un’API non dovrebbe mai supportare HTTP del tutto, un’opinione supportata anche…
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Why Redirecting HTTP to HTTPS for APIs Could Be a Bad Idea
In the ever-evolving landscape of web and software development, ensuring the security of APIs has become more significant than ever. One of the common practices followed by developers today is to redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS, an approach stimulated by the dire need for better security and privacy. While this practice appears fundamentally sound for…