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What does "CSRF" mean in programming?
CSRF is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
Cross-Site Request Forgery. An attack where a malicious website tricks a user's browser into making an unwanted request to another site where the user is authenticated. Prevented by including an unpredictable token with each state-changing request.
Example
"Include a CSRF token in all forms to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks."
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