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How to Protect Web Apps from XSS and CSRF Vulnerabilities: A Production Retrospective

March 23, 2026

After six months hardening a production web app against XSS and CSRF attacks, this guide covers what actually works: output encoding, nonce-based CSP, CSRF tokens, SameSite cookies, and security headers — with practical Python and Nginx code examples.

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Securing LLM-Powered Applications: OWASP Top 10 for LLMs Explained

March 15, 2026

The OWASP Top 10 for LLMs lists the ten most critical security risks for AI-powered applications. This guide walks through prompt injection, insecure output handling, sensitive data leaks, and excessive agency — with practical Python code you can apply immediately to harden your LLM-powered app.

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OWASP Top 10: Understanding and Preventing Common Web Vulnerabilities

March 10, 2026

Dive into the OWASP Top 10, your crucial guide to understanding and preventing common web vulnerabilities. This article offers a beginner-friendly breakdown of critical security risks like Injection and Broken Access Control, complete with practical examples to help junior developers build secure applications.