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PHP/MySQL security--where to begin?

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mysql

I'm a PHP/MySQL noob who knows nothing about online security.

Could you point me to some resources that will aid in my knowledge? (Beginner level, please!)

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Kevin Brown Avatar asked Aug 25 '09 01:08

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I'll suggest two things:

  1. Make sure Register_globals is off.
  2. Use prepared statements.
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karim79 Avatar answered Oct 24 '22 18:10

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