Which of the following is a common type of attack against web applications? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a common type of attack against web applications?
A. Denial-of-service
B. Phishing
C. Man-in-the-middle
D. Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a common attack that injects malicious scripts into web applications, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal data or hijack sessions.

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