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Common Node.js Attack Vectors: The Dangers of Malicious Modules
Common Node.js Attack Vectors: The Dangers of Malicious Modules
This post will be covering security vulnerabilities introduced into an application by way of code written by a third party.
Thomas Hunter II
Jun 11, 2018
Securing Node.js Applications with Intrinsic
Securing Node.js Applications with Intrinsic
Let’s look at how to secure a Node.js application using Intrinsic.
Thomas Hunter II
Oct 1, 2018
JavaScript Prototype Poisoning Vulnerabilities in the Wild
JavaScript Prototype Poisoning Vulnerabilities in the Wild
The Node.js Security Working Group was formed in early 2017 to help develop security policy and procedures for the Node.js project and…
Bryan English ☜
Apr 19, 2018
JavaScript Object Type Coercion
JavaScript Object Type Coercion
A look at the optional, user-definable methods which will be called when performing various actions upon JavaScript objects.
Thomas Hunter II
Aug 28, 2018
Security Talk at PayPal: Least Privilege Made Easy
Security Talk at PayPal: Least Privilege Made Easy
Hi, I’m Devon Rifkin, CTO at Intrinsic. Last month, Christian Almenar (our CEO) and I were very excited to give a security talk at PayPal’s…
Devon Rifkin
May 17, 2018
JavaScript Object Property Descriptors, Proxies, and Preventing Extension
JavaScript Object Property Descriptors, Proxies, and Preventing Extension
An overview of advanced JavaScript Object features such as Property Descriptors, Proxies, and Preventing Extension.
Thomas Hunter II
Aug 16, 2018
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Why should I use a Reverse Proxy if Node.js is Production-Ready?
Why should I use a Reverse Proxy if Node.js is Production-Ready?
There are several reasons why one should not directly expose a Node.js process to the web and should instead hide it behind a reverse proxy.
Thomas Hunter II
Mar 28, 2019
JavaScript Symbols: But Why?
JavaScript Symbols: But Why?
Symbols, the newest JavaScript primitive, bring a few benefits to the language and are particularly useful when used as object properties.
Thomas Hunter II
Mar 5, 2019
Introducing Package Diff (for npm)
Introducing Package Diff (for npm)
Package Diff is a tool for displaying visual diffs between published releases of an npm package. GitHub cannot reliably display such a…
Thomas Hunter II
Feb 26, 2019
Protecting your JavaScript APIs
Protecting your JavaScript APIs
A cat-and-mouse narrative for securing a browser-based API.
Thomas Hunter II
Jan 31, 2019
Compromised npm Package: event-stream
Compromised npm Package: event-stream
Ownership of a popular npm package, event-stream, was transferred by the original author to a malicious user.
Thomas Hunter II
Nov 26, 2018
Intrinsic at Google Cloud Next ‘18
In addition to speaking at and sponsoring Node Summit this week, Intrinsic will also speak at Google Cloud Next. We will be showcasing how…
Intrinsic
Jul 22, 2018
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