cross-site scripting (xss) prevention
Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention refers to the implementation of security measures and practices to mitigate the risks associated with a type of web vulnerability called cross-site scripting. It involves ensuring that user-inputted data is properly sanitized and validated before being displayed on a website, thereby preventing malicious scripts from being executed on users' browsers and protecting against potential attacks.
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