C continues to be one of the most relevant programming languages despite the presence of more modern options. One of the reasons for this sustained popularity is C’s functions. From ‘fgets’ to ‘toupper,’ C provides a variety of ways for string manipulation and other common operations, which make coding easier.
However, with the threat of more advanced and relentless cyber-attacks, developers need to be careful with these C functions. They can create vulnerabilities in apps or systems that cybercriminals are itching to find and exploit. These vulnerabilities can be difficult to spot (for the owners) and rectify, especially if they are in disparate devices and shadow IT.
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