Tag: CSRF

Web application security is a big topic, and two terms you might hear often are XSS and CSRF. They both point to ways websites can be attacked, even though they work differently. To break it down simply: XSS stands for Cross-site scripting. It’s like someone sneaking a message into a conversation. CSRF, or Cross-site request forgery, is like someone pretending to be you to trick others. Though they have different ways of causing trouble, they do...