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cross-site request forgery Last modified: Friday, August 28, 2009
Abbreviated as CSRF, cross-site request forgery is a type of malicious attack that affects Web-based applications. A CSRF attack typically forces users to execute unwanted actions while they are logged into a trusted Web site. With the growing popularity of social networking sites, this type of attack is becoming more common. Cross-site request forgery may also be called hostile linking.		Related Categories Applications Security Related Terms malicious code malware social networking site Web service Shopping cross request Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Clothing 50 Store Offers Jewelry 171 Store Offers
Cross Site Request Forgery (PDF) An introduction to a common web application weakness. Facebook Hit by Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack Researcher discloses an attack where simply looking at image could steal Facebook info. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.