Exploring Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Prevention Measures

Cybersecurity Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a common web security issue that can expose your web application and its users to various attacks. In this article, you will learn
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Cross-site scripting (XSS) is the most severe consequence of poorly implemented frontends. Let’s take an in-depth look at that vulnerability, explore the root cause, various ways of exploiting it, learn how to properly use the React framework, and understand how to protect any frontend app from the XSS threat.