What are some notable case studies on app security failures?

What are some notable case studies on app security failures?

There are several notable case studies, such as the Equifax breach in 2017, where sensitive data of 147 million people was exposed due to a vulnerability in their web application.

What caused the Equifax breach?

The breach was primarily caused by a failure to patch a known vulnerability in the Apache Struts framework, which allowed attackers to access sensitive data.

Are there any lessons learned from these failures?

Yes, key lessons include the importance of regular software updates, thorough security testing, and having an incident response plan in place.

Can you give me another example?

Sure! The Target data breach in 2013 is another example, where hackers accessed credit card information of 40 million customers due to compromised vendor credentials.