Cross-site scripting attacks attempt to bypass the browser's securitychecks to gain elevated access privileges to sensitive data belonging toanother site.

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Cross-site scripting attacks (XSS) involve injecting malicious code into a website, which is then executed on a victim's web browser. This allows the attacker to access sensitive data stored on another site, by using the elevated access privileges granted by the victim's browser. Therefore, the statement is true.

Cross-Site Scripting Attacks Attempt to Bypass the Browser's Securitychecks to Gain