XSS

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security
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Definition

Cross-Site Scripting - vulnerability where malicious scripts are injected into trusted websites. Like someone putting fake signs in a store to mislead customers.

Real-World Example

Web developers sanitize user inputs to prevent XSS attacks that could steal user credentials or personal data.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

Cloud providers do not offer specific services for XSS prevention but provide security tools and best practices to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

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