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 ...

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. It’s easy to become convinced of ...

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 ...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) remains one of the most common security threats to web applications. Despite advanced protection mechanisms, attackers continue to find new ways to exploit XSS ...

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 ...

In cyber security, attention is concentrated on the new -- zero-day exploits, for example, are big news and big business. But old threats can still cause big problems for organizations, even when the ...

Yahoo has fixed a vulnerability in its Web mail site that could allow a hacker to get access to a person’s account. The problem was in the way Yahoo’s Web mail interacts with version 8.1.0.209 of its ...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is the most commonly exploited vulnerability, according to HackerOne, currently the largest platform aimed at connecting organisations with a community of white hat hackers ...

Google has released two new tools for developers looking to protect web domains against XSS scripting security flaws. Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a common security issue web developers face today.