"Web Devs' Negligence Leads to Massive Data Breaches and Warnings from Cybersecurity Agencies"
Cybersecurity agencies in the US and Australia have warned that personal, financial, and health information of millions of individuals has been stolen due to insecure direct object references (IDORs) in web applications and APIs. IDORs occur when access to information is granted based on user input rather than proper authorization checks. These vulnerabilities are frequently exploited by criminals to steal, modify, or delete sensitive data, access devices without permission, or distribute malware. The agencies recommend implementing secure-by-design principles, using automated code analysis tools, and following a series of recommendations to mitigate the risk of IDOR flaws and protect sensitive data.