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Which type of OWASP threat uses malicious scripts that are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites?
The correct answer is C. XSS. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) threat that involves the injection of malicious scripts into trusted websites. This can occur when user input is not properly validated, allowing attackers to insert scripts that are then…
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Which type of OWASP threat uses malicious scripts that are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites?
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- Abrute force
- Bman-in-the-middle
- CXSS
- DSQL injection
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- C89% (17)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) threat that involves the injection of malicious scripts into trusted websites. This can occur when user input is not properly validated, allowing attackers to insert scripts that are then executed by other users' browsers. XSS can lead to a range of attacks, including stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, defacement of websites, and more.
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