Advent of Cyber 2025 - Day 11 - XSS - Merry XSSMas

Join the TryHackMe Advent of Cyber 2025 at https://tryhackme.com/beardeditdad-aoc Today we’re breaking down XSS, one of the most misunderstood web vulnerabilities for beginners. If you’ve struggled to wrap your head around how Cross-Site Scripting actually works in the real world, this walkthrough will make everything easier. We’ll cover: • What XSS is and how it’s used in attacks • The difference between reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS • How to think like an attacker when approaching web vulnerabilities • A practical, beginner-friendly approach to today’s challenge By the end of this video, you’ll understand the why behind XSS, not just the textbook definition. 🔥🔥Join my free tech career community - The IT Career Accelerator: https://thebeardeditdad.com/community/ Exclusive Career Resources ✅ Weekly Insider Tips: https://thebeardeditdad.ck.page/55f710292b 🎧Listen to The I.T. Career Podcast HERE: ➡︎YT: https://itdad.info/ytpodcast ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/4aw0uVM ➡︎Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yBcrfu Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. #tryhackme #AoC #xss