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How to do Installation and configuration of DVWA at any Linux distribution

    In this article we are going to learn about DVWA (Damn Vulnerable Web Application), also how to configure the web application in Ubuntu 18 virtual machine. Before installation and configuration, lets get in what is web application? A web application is a computer program that utilizes web browser and web technology to perform task overs the internet. Web apps can be built for a wider uses which can be used by anyone from an enterprise to an entry for a variety of reasons. Frequently used web applications can include webmail. DVWA damn vulnerable web application coded in PHP and uses MYSQL database. Its made for security professionals or aspiring security researchers, to find new issues or security flaws in web applications. For installation of DVWA, first install apache2. Apache2 is a free open-source web server that provide HTTP server to deliver web content through the internet. Follow below commands: 1.  First open your terminal in Ubuntu or any Linux distribution,...