Hiring XSS developers? Then you should know!
How and where is XSS used?
- Session hijacking: Gain unauthorized access to user accounts
- Cross-site request forgery: Trick users into executing actions without their consent
- Keylogging: Capture keystrokes on a compromised website
- Cookie theft: Steal sensitive information stored in user’s cookies
- Defacement: Modify the appearance of a website to spread malicious content
- Phishing: Create authentic-looking login forms to steal user credentials
- Data exfiltration: Extract sensitive data from a victim’s browser
- Drive-by downloads: Infect user devices with malware without their knowledge
- Website redirection: Redirect users to malicious websites
- SEO spam: Inject links and keywords to manipulate search engine rankings
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead XSS Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| $50,000 |
Middle | 3-5 years |
| $70,000 |
Senior | 6-8 years |
| $90,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 9+ years |
| $120,000 |
Quick Facts about XSS.
- When XSS technology was born in the digital realm, 53 chars.
- The most popular project types that embrace this tech, 62 chars.
- Discover the entry threshold of this fascinating technology, 64 chars.
- Find out about the most popular related technology in the field, 58 chars.
- Get ready for a fun fact that will blow your tech-savvy mind, 83 chars.
TOP XSS Related Technologies
- AngularJS
- React
- Vue.js
- Ember.js
- Backbone.js
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(Jordan Walke, 2013)
(Evan You, 2014)
(Yehuda Katz, Tom Dale, 2011)
(Jeremy Ashkenas, 2010)
What are top XSS instruments and tools?
- XSStrike: A powerful XSS detection suite
- BeEF: Browser Exploitation Framework
- xsssniper: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) scanner
- XSS Chef: A tool that generates XSS payloads
- XSSer: Cross Site “Scripter” (XSS) exploitation tool
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