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# [What is CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)?](https://code-as-a-story.hashnode.dev/what-is-csrf-cross-site-request-forgery?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The Request You Never Meant to Send

Jun 13 · 5 min read · code-as-a-story.hashnode.dev  
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