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Best Practices for Storing Auth Tokens in Modern Apps

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A developer's guide compares methods for storing authentication tokens, weighing security and usability. It recommends using httpOnly cookies for web apps and secure storage APIs for mobile. The article also warns against localStorage due to XSS vulnerabilities.

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Solid practical advice, but the real challenge is implementing these patterns consistently across teams and frameworks.
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