Security Tips
Security Tip: Don't Log Sensitive Data!
[Tip#61] While it's tempting to throw everything into logs, keep in mind where your logs end up → plain text files, 3rd party collectors, passed around the development team, etc...
Stephen Rees-Carter
Friendly Hacker, Speaker, and PHP & Laravel Security Specialist.🕵️ I hack stuff on stage for fun. 😈
Security Tips
Security Tip: Hide Sensitive Parameters from Stack Traces
[Tip#60] Stack traces are essential for debugging complex (and even simple) issues, but there is a risk that something sensitive might be exposed within your trace... Let's ensure that doesn't happen!
Security Tips
Security Tip: Disable Debug Mode on World-accessible Apps
[Tip#59] It may seem obvious, you'd be surprised just how often I come across websites where debug mode is enabled!
In Depth
In Depth: Adding Rehashing to Laravel
[InDepth#20] It turns out Laravel was missing an important piece of it's Authentication system: password rehashing! Let's add that in and learn how the authentication system works in the process.
Security Tips
Security Tip: Increase Your bcrypt Rounds
[Tip#58] It's time to upgrade your bcrypt rounds to 12 (or higher)!
Security Tips
Security Tip: Watch Out for Command Injection
[Tip#57] You've heard about SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting but what about another big injection avenue: Command Injection? It's less common but just as critical that you're aware of it...
Security Tips
Security Tip: Compare keys with hash_equals()
[Tip#56] It may be tempting to compare keys/sensitive strings using `===`, or even `==`, but that opens you up to timing attacks! You should be using a timing attack safe string comparison function...
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In Depth: "Th1nk Lik3 a H4cker" Walkthrough (part 2)
[InDepth#19] It's time to finish up the "Th1nk Lik3 a H4cker" walkthrough, looking at the rest of the challenges and the final hack from Laracon US!
Security Tips
Security Tip: Hijacking Domains, the Easy Way?
[Tip#54] Don't leave domains (or subdomains) pointing at servers or nameservers you don't control, or you might get a copy of the email I just received! 😧
Security Tips
Security Tip: Bypassing CSRF Protection with File Uploads
[Tip#53] Accepting File Uploads from your users is always a risky proposal, but have you considered just how easily uploaded files can be used to bypass CSRF and cookie protections?
In Depth
In Depth: "Th1nk Lik3 a H4cker" Walkthrough (part 1)
[InDepth#18] Let's take a walk through the first half of my "Th1nk Lik3 a H4cker" talk from Laracon EU & US. We'll explore the vulnerabilities behind each challenge and what I was trying to teach.