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Cross-Site Scripting

Learn about cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, how attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages, and the impact on users and organizations. These posts explain reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS variants along with effective prevention techniques for developers and security teams.

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Cross-Site Scripting

Cross-Site Scripting Explained: A Real-World Guide

The Attack That Hides in Plain Sight on Your Website In 2018, British Airways disclosed a breach that compromised the personal and financial data of roughly 380,000 customers. The attack vector? A modified JavaScript injected into the airline's payment page — a textbook cross-site scripting attack that skimmed

Carl B. Johnson Mar 04, 2020 7 min read
Cross-Site Scripting

Cross-Site Scripting Explained: What XSS Really Does

In 2018, British Airways disclosed a breach that exposed the personal and financial data of roughly 380,000 customers. The attack vector? A modified JavaScript injected into the airline's payment page — a textbook cross-site scripting exploit. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office initially proposed a

Carl B. Johnson Jul 14, 2019 6 min read