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    Software Vulnerability Scanning: The Basics or the Luxurious

    Hello, Habr! My name is Artem, and I'm the head of the technical expertise center for security analysis at AKTIV.CONSULTING . Today, I'd like to discuss software vulnerability detection during operation and explore whether this is a basic minimum or a luxurious maximum. We'll focus on Process 24...
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    How to bypass the device rooting check by tricking the RootBeer library?

    In this article, I want to share my experience of bypassing root verification on my device. This article can be considered not only as a standalone piece, but also as a direct continuation of my work from the previous article . Disclaimer Let me warn you right away that I like to write articles...
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    Uncovering Passwords in the Public Domain with Machine Learning

    I've been working in IT and information security for over 10 years. And I know that the most difficult risks to prevent are those related to human error. We develop the most reliable security methods. But just one password left publicly accessible will ruin all our efforts. And what can't you...
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    How to Test a Non-REST Backend. Part One, GraphQL

    Part One (You are here) Part Two, Websocket Part Three, gRPC Hello! My name is Sergey, I've been in testing for over 11 years, and during that time I've tried many different approaches in QA—I started as a simple tester, then built and developed various testing and automation departments, and...
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    12 Tips to Optimize Java Code Performance

    While working on any Java application, we come across the concept of optimization. It is necessary that the code we are writing is not only clean and without defects, but also optimized, i.e., the time taken by the code to execute should be within intended limits. In order to achieve this, we...
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    Performance Optimization Techniques for Modern Web

    Web performance has never been more crucial. With users expecting near-instant loading times and smooth interactions, optimizing your web application's performance is no longer optional. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore modern techniques to boost your web app's performance...
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    Tips and tricks for optimizing code performance

    Hello, programmers! As developers, we all strive to write efficient and performant code. However, it's easy to get caught up in the development process and overlook small optimizations that can have a big impact on code performance. Here are a few tips and tricks that I've found useful when...
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    Optimizing code performance is hard work.

    I'm not talking about skills or knowledge, nor am I trying to sell the world on the idea of performance optimization. Our world already prioritizes speeding up everything. Optimizing code performance is hard work because it's a problem whose very nature dictates the use of brute force—an...
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    Application Performance Optimization: Problems, Solutions, and Practical Recommendations

    The app is slow. It's the number one complaint developers and architects hear. But "slow" isn't a diagnosis. It's a symptom. This simple word could indicate anything from a poorly written SQL query to a noisy cloud neighbor or an incorrectly configured garbage collector. Performance...
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    Why JWT Isn't a Panacea: Understanding Session and Security Issues

    Introduction JSON Web Token (JWT) has gained popularity as a convenient way to authenticate and transfer data between clients and servers. Developers value it for its simplicity, statelessness, and ability to easily transfer user information between services. However, most materials and guides...
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    Performance optimization: community tested strategies

    his guide is part of a collection of findings gained from community meetups. For more real world solutions and insights you can browse by specific problem. Having trouble with Materialized Views? Check out the Materialized Views community insights guide. If you're experiencing slow queries and...
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    Under the Hood of SAST: How Code Analysis Tools Find Security Defects

    Today, we'll discuss how SAST solutions detect security flaws. I'll explain how different approaches to identifying potential vulnerabilities complement each other, why each is needed, and how theory translates into practice. This article is based on the talk " Under the Hood of SAST: How Code...
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    Code profiling in PHP

    Introduction to Code Profiling Code profiling is the process of analyzing your application's performance to identify bottlenecks and optimize it. In PHP, as in any other programming language, profiling helps you understand which parts of your code consume the most time and resources. This is...
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    Profiling Rust programs the easy way

    Profiling Rust programs the easy way Monday, December 4, 2023 Performance is one of the big reasons to use Rust. It's not a magic wand for performance, it just gives you the control to eke out whatever performance you need. So if your program is still slow, how do you fix that? Profiling your...
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    Static Analysis of Client-Side JavaScript for pen testers and bug bounty hunters

    JavaScript has become one of the most ubiquitous technologies in the modern web browsers. Applications built using client-side JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS, ReactJS and Vue.js push a lot of functionality and logic to the front-end. As a security tester it is essential for us to...
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