We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue. Instead:

1. Email: Send details to fa3n20004@gmail.com
2. Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description of the issue
3. Include:
   • Detailed description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact assessment
   • Suggested fix (if any)

• Description: Clear explanation of the vulnerability
• Location: Affected files, endpoints, or components
• Impact: Potential damage or data exposure
• Reproduction: Step-by-step instructions
• Environment: OS, Node.js version, dependencies

• Initial Response: Within 24 hours
• Investigation: 2-5 business days
• Fix Development: 1-2 weeks (depending on severity)
• Disclosure: After fix is deployed and users updated

• Security researchers will be credited in our Hall of Fame
• Significant vulnerabilities may be eligible for bug bounty rewards
• We'll work with you on responsible disclosure timing

• Never commit sensitive data (API keys, passwords, etc.)
• Run npm audit before submitting PRs
• Follow OWASP security guidelines
• Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
• Validate all user inputs
• Implement proper authentication and authorization

• Keep dependencies updated (npm update)
• Use strong, unique passwords and API keys
• Enable two-factor authentication
• Monitor access logs regularly
• Backup data regularly and test restoration
• Use HTTPS in production
• Implement rate limiting
• Regular security audits

• ✅ JWT token authentication
• ✅ Password hashing with bcrypt
• ✅ Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• ✅ Input validation and sanitization
• ✅ CORS configuration
• ✅ Helmet for security headers
• ✅ MongoDB injection protection
• ✅ XSS protection

• Automated dependency vulnerability scanning
• CodeQL static analysis
• Container vulnerability scanning
• Failed authentication attempt logging
• Unusual API usage pattern detection

This application follows:

• OWASP Top 10 security guidelines
• Node.js security best practices
• Express.js security recommendations
• MongoDB security checklist

For non-security related questions:

• Create a GitHub issue
• Email: fa3n20004@gmail.com

For security issues only:

• Email: fa3n20004@gmail.com
• GPG Key: Available upon request