What are some examples of CSRF attacks?

What are some examples of CSRF attacks?

CSRF, or Cross-Site Request Forgery, tricks a user into executing unwanted actions on a web application. One example is when a user is logged into their bank account and visits a malicious site that sends a request to transfer money without their consent.

Can you give me another example?

Sure! Another example is when a user is logged into a social media account and clicks on a link that appears harmless. This link could post a message or change their account settings without their knowledge.

How can users protect themselves from CSRF attacks?

Users can protect themselves by logging out of sensitive accounts when not in use, avoiding clicking on suspicious links, and ensuring that websites use anti-CSRF tokens.

What are anti-CSRF tokens?

Anti-CSRF tokens are unique, secret values that are generated by the server and included in forms. They help verify that the request is coming from the authenticated user.