Phishing Using Cross-Site Scripting:
Definition, Illustration and Prevention

Cross-site scripting (or “XSS” in industry shorthand) is a security vulnerability that allows the injection of programming code by malicious third parties into Web pages hosted on a server. This type of attack presents a serious risk by allowing phishers or fraudsters to launch an attack without directly targeting or gaining access to a legitimate Web site.

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