Shadowing Practice: OWASP Top 10 Explained - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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where we will look at security risk based on the OWASP top 10.
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So we have these top 10 security risks here, which we are going to dive into.
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We will be looking at what they are and how we can prevent and protect our web application against them.
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So first off, we have the injection.
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And what is injection?
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An injection of code is when a given user, for example, we see here,
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are trying to input something into a user input field that is not intended there.
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In this case we are looking at SQL injection.
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There are other injection forms, for example OS command.
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But here we are looking at SQL injection where in a username
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and password field a user could try to input some SQL statement
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that will in all cases return true
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and then the database will just act on that and return all the information in that given table.
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So for example here he has said that if 1 equals 1 which is always true then this should
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act upon that and most likely if your web location are vulnerable to that you will be
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returning information that the users are not intended to see or the malicious users are not intended to see.
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So this is one of the attacks that is very important to protect against
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and we still see even larger companies in 2020 being vulnerable to this attack.
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So this is definitely something to pay attention to.
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And the way that you can prevent this is to check the input
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that users are given and not only in the front end
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but also in the back end because if you take front end
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verification only and validation then the users can again just manipulate the HTML
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and JavaScript on the local browser machine
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and then request your server by going around these validations
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so you also have to have backend validation to ensure
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that people are not just going around because then it doesn't make any sense to to have front-end protection.
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So the second one is broken authentication.
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And broken authentication is when your application is vulnerable to,
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for example, session hijacking, where a user is logging in and he is getting an ID which says,
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okay, this is this particular user and he has these right.
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But then an attacker somehow using a vulnerability in your web application
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is capable of getting this ID or this token and then he is acting like he was this user
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and can thereby make changes to the application in a way that this user has access to.
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And a way to prevent this is of course never deploy any default credentials, store the passwords
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using a one-way hash function such that
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if your database of user accounts is getting leaked you You should not just store these passwords in plain text
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so that everybody can use other people's credentials.
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You also need to ensure that there are, for example, a limited attempt of authentication to the server
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such that you cannot make a script that tries a thousand different password combinations in a minute
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Because what human will do that if they actually have a real account on your system?
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Basically no one.
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So that is another way.
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And then we have the sensitive data exposure
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and a good example here is when yahoo got hit by this and they actually
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confirmed that three billion user accounts were affected by this hacking attack meaning
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that three billion user accounts got some of their information leaked in different hacking forums
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and online where it was public for people who knew how to access it to view.
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And that is of course not something that nobody ever wants for their application.
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And a good way again to prevent this is use a password hashing function to store passwords
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because if the database is then leaked you at least are sure that it is not in plain text.
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and you should also be careful of what protocols you are using in order to check
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that what is coming in and out of your system is using the right security protocol
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and is not communicating in plain text.
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For example, you should never have your web application communicating with the server in plain HTTP,
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but you should also always use an encrypted protocol, for example, HTTPS.
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Then we have the XML external entities,
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and that is something that happens when an application is passing XML inputs and responses back and forth.
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and when an application is doing this and this is not in an encrypted way,
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an attacker might be able to manipulate with the input to the server in XML
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and then request something from the server that was not intended by the developers.
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So it is very important here that you implement, if you are using XML, that you implement a positive whitelisting such
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that it is only a limited amount of input that is valid for your XML request.
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Because then all XML input that is not part of this whitelisting will simply be blocked.
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and thereby limiting the damage that such attack can inflict on your application.
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Then we have number five, which is the broken access control.
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A broken access control is, as we see here, when you have different roles for users,
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and these roles have different authorization mechanisms mechanisms, for example, a basic user can log in, he can see his profile name,
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profile page, and he can change his own password.
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Then you might have an admin role
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that can view all the other users profiles
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and he can maybe make changes to the web application itself to make it behave in different ways.
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And when these are conflicting
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and you are not have not implemented this in the right way you might risk
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that malicious users try to exploit this access control by getting
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by getting themselves into a position where they have in your applications view a higher
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authentication authorization than intended by you so they will try to get access to admin level
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where they can do some stuff that they were not intended to because they were only the basic users
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And a good way to prevent this is always follow the principle of least privileged,
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meaning that you should never give a given role more access than
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that needs because there's no reason for for example an admin to be able to change a password
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and see passwords of the roles beneath him
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because why should an admin ever go into a web application
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and see these because the developers will always have access to the main database
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if they are trusted and can see this information.
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And again, if you use a secure way of storing the password, not even the developers will be able to see it because the passwords are hashed.
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So there are definitely something that you should consider when implementing access control within your web application.
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Then we have the security misconfiguration and
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that is pretty much as the name says when you have an application
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and you have configured in a way that make it vulnerable you are in real problem.
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For example, that could be that you have unprotected files or that we saw with the web server.
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If you have files placed on a server that is actually public but you are thinking it's private, then people might get access to this information anyways.
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A good way to prevent against this is to remove
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and never install any unnecessary features or dependencies into your server
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or in the development of your application because the less features
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and the less dependencies and packages and libraries you are having on the server
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and the web application the easier it is to control
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and the less likely you are to miss some of these configurations up and make your application vulnerable.
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Then we have the cross-site scripting where people are trying to input stuff into,
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for example, user input fields similar to when we saw SQL indexing.
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But here we are seeing it such that people try to, for example, in an input field,
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inject some scripts that is then going to be saved to the database, for example, in a comment field.
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And then when another user tries to go into the web page like he normally would,
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then that comment field is getting loaded from the database and then the script might get executed on his machine,
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even though the attacker and the user has never interacted directly.
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He is still getting attacked by this hacker
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because he managed to save some script in the database
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and the database and application just loaded it because it thought that it was a basic comment.
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So it's also important to be very aware of this and also use the right frameworks to protect against this.
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So again be aware of what framework you are using
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and try to use the standard within that framework to escape these types of attack.
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by for example have validation in your input fields and never allow your application to store
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certain types of signs in the database.
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It will insecure deserialization when data is stored or transmitted it is done so in bytes and and these are serialized.
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As we see here, when you have a basic object and you want to transfer that, it is getting serialized into a stream of bytes
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which is then going into for example the database
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or into memory on the machine and then
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when you want to read this again you transfer this from a stream of bytes where it has been stored
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into the actual object again.
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If you are not aware of how this is working,
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you can open up for modification of this when the serialization is happening.
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So that the object that you serialized is not the same, which is getting transferred back into an object when it is deserialized.
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And that might damage the application or the data source that you wanted to save.
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So a good way to prevent against this is to implement integrity checks
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and encrypt the serialization of the object to prevent that malicious people
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or people outside the application scope can read and temper with this stream of bytes.
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And then we have number nine, which is using components with known vulnerabilities.
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This is also similar to the security misconfiguration.
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So when you are using different components or libraries in your web application, you should always update them and keep them updated,
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because new vulnerabilities might be discovered after you build your application.
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And if you are not updating these, your application will be vulnerable to these attacks attacks and
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that is also why we keep seeing for us who use windows for example 10 that windows 10 is
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pushing these security updates because the windows
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that we have today might be vulnerable to certain attacks just two months ago
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so if you haven't updated your windows in just two months you might be at risk
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and it is the same for mobile phones
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because new attacks is always popping up
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and people are trying all kind of things to try to break into these different applications
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and software systems and the vendors are
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if they are good vendors they are trying to fix these
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as quickly as possible to avoid their users being affected
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so you should always try to update and search for dependency
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and library updates when you have a web application because
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if you are not you will most likely risk being attacked
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when the right users discover that you have an unpatched library using an old module on your web application.
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Then we have number 10 which is insufficient logging and monitoring.
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As the name says, if you're not logging or monitoring your web application you don't know what is going on.
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So you need to be aware of what is going on with your web application
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and have the the right triggers and alarms set up to respond in time.
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Because those people can just sit for days and try different things out
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and if you are not discovering that someone is trying to temper with your application, you have no way of stopping them
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because at one point they will hit the golden button
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and actually find a vulnerability and you will never discover
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that they tried to find this and you will never discover that they actually got into the system before it's too late.
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So always log and monitor your web application.
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It is crucial in order to stop your web application from being exploited.
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So this was all for this video.
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Remember to like and subscribe and then I will see you next time here on Vinsloth Academy.
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The Scenario: Learning Security Risks While Practicing English
The video breaks down common web security threats like injection attacks, broken authentication, and sensitive data exposure, using clear examples and practical prevention tips. This scenario is perfect for English learners because it combines technical vocabulary with everyday explanations, making it easy to follow while building both language and real-world knowledge. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to improve your english speaking practice, understanding how to discuss complex topics clearly is key.
Useful Chunks & Collocations
- "Act upon that": A natural way to say "take action based on something," as in "the database will act upon that SQL statement."
- "Vulnerable to": Essential for discussing risks, e.g., "Larger companies were still vulnerable to SQL injection in 2020."
- "One-way hash function": A technical term, but used frequently in security talks—great for expanding your vocabulary.
- "Limited attempt of authentication": A collocation for describing security measures, like "limiting login attempts to prevent hacking."
- "Sensitive data exposure": A key phrase for discussing data leaks, as in "Yahoo’s sensitive data exposure affected 3 billion users."
Your Shadowing Challenge
The shadowing technique is a proven way to improve pronunciation, fluency, and listening skills. Here’s your task: Find a 1-minute clip from the video (try the part about SQL injection or broken authentication). Play the clip, pause, and repeat each sentence aloud, mimicking the speaker’s tone and pace. For extra practice, use a shadowing app or shadowing site to record yourself and compare it to the original. This helps you notice gaps in your pronunciation and build confidence in speaking about technical topics—skills that will shine in IELTS speaking practice or any professional setting. Keep practicing daily, and you’ll soon find discussing complex ideas in English feels natural.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if you are not you will most |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is not intended · are not intended · are given |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has said · have configured · have unprotected |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who knew · five, which is · same, which is |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.