What Is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and How Does It Work?

In today's digital realm, understanding the threat posed by Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks is crucial. XSS exploits trust within web environments by injecting malicious scripts into seemingly safe websites, compromising user security and privacy.

XSS attacks operate through a series of steps: injecting malicious scripts into user input fields, exploiting vulnerabilities in web application security, and executing harmful actions within users' browsing sessions. These attacks come in various forms, including Reflected XSS, Stored XSS, DOM-based XSS, and Mutated XSS, each …

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