What is an Authentication Hacking attack?
Authentication plays a critical role in the security of web applications. When a user provides his login name and password to authenticate and prove his identity, the application assigns the user specific privileges to the system, based on the identity established by the supplied credentials.

AJAX and JavaScript: The Technologies Explained

Fuelled by the increased interest in Web 2.0, AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript Technology and XML) is attracting the attention of businesses all round the globe.

One of the main reasons for the increasing popularity of AJAX is the scripting language used – JavaScript (JS) which allows for a number of advantages including: dynamic forms to include built-in error checking, calculation areas on pages, user interaction for warnings and getting confirmations, dynamically changing background and text colours or "buttons", reading URL history and taking actions based on it, open and control windows, providing different documents or parts based on user request (i.e., framed vs. non-framed).

1. Blogging

Blogging is one of the best ways to make money online because you are part of a community. If you're good at what you do you can gain credibility and be recognized for your blogging across the internet. For instance, you probably recognize the picture above and the blog associated with it.

Along with gaining credibility there is also the potential to make a lot of money. Peter Cashmore, founder of Mashable, is reported to make $166,000 a month, all from the one blog.

If you are new to blogging and interested in making money you should check out the blogs Shoemoney and Problogger. These blogs have a lot of tips for beginners on how to make money and get traffic.

Websites are like restaurants – the great ones are easy-to-find, clean, attractive, fast and friendly. The experience is so satisfying, you look forward to coming back. The not-so-great ones – well, you know that story...