Cross-Site Request Forgery
A malicious attack that exploits a security vulnerability to an authenticated user via a forged request that tricks the user into performing an unintended action, such as changing an account password or transferring money into an attacker's account.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a security vulnerability where an attacker tricks a user into performing actions without their consent. In construction management software, protecting against CSRF is crucial to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of project information.
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Implementing security measures prevents cross-site request forgery in our project management software.
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CSRF
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