Authentication · interview question
How would you explain a common method to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks in web applications in an interview?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Including a CSRF token in HTTP requests.
Why
Including a CSRF token in HTTP requests allows the server to verify that the request is coming from a legitimate source, mitigating potential CSRF attacks.
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