What are the security implications of using the GET method for sensitive information in PHP?

Using the GET method for sensitive information in PHP can expose the data in the URL, making it visible to anyone who may be monitoring network traffic. To address this security concern, sensitive information should be transmitted using the POST method instead, as it does not expose data in the URL. 

<form method="post" action="process_form.php">
    <input type="text" name="username" placeholder="Username">
    <input type="password" name="password" placeholder="Password">
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

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GET method security implications sensitive information PHP vulnerabilities

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