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In today’s digital landscape, web application security is paramount. As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the importance of safeguarding web applications hosted on platforms like Microsoft Azure cannot be overstated. This article will delve deep into the top 10 web application security risks specific to the Microsoft…
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