How are user credentials stored and transmitted?

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Question: How are user credentials stored and transmitted?

Thought Process: User credentials are a common target for attackers. If credentials are not stored and transmitted securely, they can be intercepted or stolen, leading to unauthorized access.

Component: User Interaction (Web Browser)

Mitigations:

• Use secure hashing algorithms for password storage.
• Use HTTPS for all data transmission.
• Implement two-factor authentication.

Category: Authentication

Severity: High