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 ...

Q: When I visit some pages using Internet Explorer 9 and Windows 7, I get the following message: “Internet Explorer has modified this page to prevent cross-site scripting.” Is this something I should ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks are becoming more and more popular amongst hackers. Between Q2 2012 and Q3 2012, the attack type has increased by an estimated 69 percent, according to secure cloud ...

A vulnerability in the Hotmail site has enabled hackers to steal an unknown number of messages from users' accounts, according to security firm Trend Micro. The attack highlight the underrated and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Auction site eBay has come in for criticism after appearing to drag its heels over fixing a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which allowed attackers to booby trap links redirecting users to a ...