mime sniffing attacks
Mime sniffing attacks refer to a type of security threat where an attacker exploits the way web browsers or other applications interpret and execute files by tricking them into mishandling file types. This can allow the attacker to upload malicious files, bypass security measures, or deceive users into executing harmful code unintentionally.
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