The Devastating Effects

of Broken Authentication and Session Management on Your Business

Cybercriminals can have various intentions of hijacking your web application, such as:

1. Stealing critical business data

2 Identity theft

3 Sending fraud calls or emails

4. Creating malicious software programs for disrupting networks.

5 Cyber terrorism

6 Cyberstalking

7. Selling illegal items on the dark web

8 Sharing fake news on social media

How to Prevent Broken Authentication?

1. Strengthening Security with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for User Verification.

2. Enhancing User Security with a Combination of Letters, Numbers, and Symbols in Passwords

3 Using Login Attempt Limits to 3 or max 5 to Safeguard User Accounts and Platform Security

4. The Benefits of Uniform Response Messages in Credential Recovery, Registration, and API Pathways

5 Enhancing Platform Security by Generating Random Session IDs with High Entropy

Conclusion

A successful broken authentication assault can have major ramifications for your firm, including financial losses, legal penalties, and reputational damage You can mitigate these risks and safeguard the integrity of your platform by investing in cybersecurity solutions and prioritising user account safety.