When you add target="_blank" to external links, you might be creating security vulnerabilities and exposing user privacy. Here's how to fix it and test your site in just a few minutes. The Problem External links that open in new tabs create two critical issues: 1. Tabnabbing Attacks : The new page gets access to window.opener , allowing malicious sites to manipulate your original page or redirect users to convincing phishing sites. 2. Privacy Leaks : External sites receive d
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