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About the importance and risks of security

   Apr 5, 2024     1 min read

This article explores the importance and risks of security.

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Before starting the writing in earnest,

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Coming back, in this article I’d like to talk about the importance of security and the dangers of hardcoded passwords.

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Many web applications and software use encryption to secure passwords when they are stored or transmitted.

However, some developers still hardcode passwords into their source code for convenience.

However, hardcoded passwords can pose a huge security risk.

If the code is made public or exposed to a malicious attacker, your password can easily be stolen.

This may lead to users’ personal information being leaked and system breaches.

How to replace hardcoded passwords

  1. Using environment variables. Environment variables are settings provided by the operating system or application and are a secure place to store encrypted passwords. This allows you to use it without having to write the password directly in your source code.
  2. Utilize external storage. The encrypted password is stored in external storage, and the application accesses the storage to use the password. This will increase the security of your password.
  3. It is also a good idea to get help from a security expert. Security experts are familiar with the latest security technologies and principles and can suggest appropriate security solutions. Therefore, it is very important to get professional advice on security.

To develop and use more secure applications, you should avoid using hardcoded passwords.

Instead, encrypted passwords should be stored securely and appropriate security measures should be adopted to protect users’ personal information.

Conclusion

It is everyone’s responsibility to recognize the importance of security and take appropriate measures to manage passwords.

We must continue to do our best to develop and use with security in mind. thank you