CROSS SITE SCRIPTING (XSS)

🛡️ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Explained for Beginners

XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) is one of the most common and dangerous vulnerabilities in web applications. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites viewed by other users.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• ✅ What is XSS and how it works
• 🚨 Real-world examples of XSS attacks
• 💻 Types of XSS: Stored, Reflected, and DOM-based
• 🔐 How to test for XSS vulnerabilities
• 🛠️ Techniques to prevent and secure your web apps

💡 Why It Matters:

XSS can be used to:

• Steal cookies or session tokens
• Deface websites
• Redirect users to malicious pages
• Gain unauthorized access to user data

This guide is beginner-friendly and perfect for:

• Students of cybersecurity
• Ethical hackers
• Web developers
• Anyone looking to secure their website