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What is XSS?
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Introduction
XSS Diagram
  • • Exploits the trust a user has for a particular site
  • • Generally involves Web sites that display foreign data (Web mail, forums, syndicated content, etc.)
  • • Can be anything - executing malicious scripts, stealing cookies, etc.
  • • Popularized by the media