BHV-Petersburg, 2005.

Security issues and optimization of scripts in the PHP language are considered. Typical programmers' mistakes are described, thanks to which hackers penetrate the server, and methods and practical recommendations for countering external attacks are presented. Real examples of hacking Web servers are shown. In the 2nd edition of the book, much attention is paid to database protection, encryption, the CAPTCHA test is described, as well as common methods of “fighting for the user” (redirects, pop-ups, etc.). For Web programmers, administrators and security specialists.