Security

OAuth vs. OAuth2: Key Differences and When to Use Each
InsightsNov 14, 2023

OAuth vs. OAuth2: Key Differences and When to Use Each

OAuth, or Open Authentication, is an identity authentication and authorization protocol that permits application interactions without a password. It has many forms, with the most popular being OAuth1 and OAuth2. In this article, we'll explore both authentication protocols to identify which is better ...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
Ensure Mobile Real-Time Application Security with SSL/TLS
How-toNov 9, 2023

Ensure Mobile Real-Time Application Security with SSL/TLS

Mobile applications have become integral to our daily lives. From communication to financial transactions, real-time applications have revolutionized how we interact with technology. However, with the increased reliance on mobile apps comes a heightened need for security. Today we’re delving into the world of mobile application security—emphasizing the role of Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) in safeguarding real-time applications. ...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 2
InsightsOct 29, 2023

A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 2

In part two, we’ll be covering the most common chat security vulnerabilities, and how you can fix them. We’ll also look at the shortcomings of out-of-the-box security solutions, and some tools PubNub provides that can help you keep your mobile or website application safe from phishing attempts.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 1
InsightsOct 18, 2023

A Comprehensive Overview of In-App Chat Scams: Part 1

People have been trying to run a scam on the internet for as long as it has been used as a communication platform. But one vector for scams that has received less attention is in-app chat scams, which happen in a conversation in-app or product. We'd like to give you a comprehensive overview of in-app...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
The Key to Overhauling Your API Security Protocols in 2023
InsightsOct 3, 2023

The Key to Overhauling Your API Security Protocols in 2023

This blog discusses the biggest security challenges facing APIs and proposes a framework of solutions for combating these vulnerabilities.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
The Top 5 Things to Look for in an API Provider
InsightsApr 25, 2023

The Top 5 Things to Look for in an API Provider

Considering working with an API partner? Here are five factors to keep in mind.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
Build a Secure Login on Android with Google OAuth 2.0
BuildApr 8, 2019

Build a Secure Login on Android with Google OAuth 2.0

How to build secure Google sign-in functionality to your mobile Android app using OAuth 2.0 and Functions.

Syed Ahmed
Syed Ahmed
Developer Relations, PubNub
How PubNub Can Turbocharge Your Machine Learning Algorithm
InsightsJan 8, 2019

How PubNub Can Turbocharge Your Machine Learning Algorithm

Let’s take a look at not just what machine learning is, but the various tradeoffs engineers must make in devising, developing, and improving effective and useful machine learning algorithms.

Cameron Akhavan
Cameron Akhavan
Developer Relations Engineer, PubNub
Build Cryptographic Command Verification IoT Smart Door Lock
BuildNov 15, 2018

Build Cryptographic Command Verification IoT Smart Door Lock

This article was originally published on the Virgil Security blog. Virgil Security, Inc. enables developers to encrypt everything without having to become security experts.  Around the globe, tens of thousands of new IoT devices will come online in the time it takes to read this article. But if there’s...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll