Web Security: Common Vulnerabilities And Their Mitigation - The direct object reference attack - do not leak implementat

The video tutorial discusses the direct object reference vulnerability, which ranks #4 on OWASP's list of security vulnerabilities. It explains how this vulnerability arises from exposing internal implementation details, such as IDs, to users. The tutorial provides examples, including a messaging application and a real-world financial data breach, to illustrate the risks and consequences of this vulnerability.

How did the financial company mentioned in the text inadvertently expose user data?

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What measures can be taken to prevent direct object reference vulnerabilities?

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Why is it important to have additional authorization checks in place for sensitive data access?

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