Illustration by Mark Todd In May, Web security consultant George Deglin discovered a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit that involved Facebook’s controversial Instant Personalization feature. The ...

Although a new methodology shook up the rankings of this year's most dangerous software bugs, the classic persistent threats still proved to be the biggest risk to organizations, reinforcing the need ...

The Ministry of Defence has admitted to a security flaw in its website that could have opened visitors up to attack. The government department was alerted to the vulnerability by hacker group Team ...

CISA and the FBI urged technology manufacturing companies to review their software and ensure that future releases are free of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities before shipping. The two federal ...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a cyberattack in which a hacker enters malicious code into a web form or web application url. This malicious code, written in a scripting language like JavaScript or PHP, ...

Even the most trustworthy-looking website could trick you into giving up personal details through cross-site scripting. Here's what you need to know about XSS attacks ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. The Department of Homeland Security has warned federal agencies ...

In 2011, a group of hackers known as Lulzsec went on a two month rampage hacking into dozens of websites including those owned by FOX, PBS, the FBI, Sony and many others. The group was eventually ...

British Airways data theft demonstrates need for cross-site scripting restrictions Your email has been sent A major airline suffered a data breach involving a cross-site scripting attack. Learn how it ...