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The OWASP TOP 10 is a regularly updated list of
Athe best programming languages
Bmost CRITICAL web application security risks
Ctop free antivirus tools
Dthe fastest growing cybersecurity companies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. most CRITICAL web application security risks
1. The OWASP Top 10 is a community-driven document that ranks the most CRITICAL web application security risks.
2. Updated approximately every 3-4 years based on real-world breach data, vulnerability databases, and community surveys.
3. Major editions: 2017, 2021 (current at time of writing).
4. Used as the GOLDEN STANDARD for security training, code review checklists, and security testing scope.
5. Other options describe unrelated rankings.
_Source: OWASP Top 10 2021 — official project at owasp.org/Top10._
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