<ul><li>Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a cybersecurity threat where attackers manipulate servers to make unauthorized requests, potentially exposing sensitive internal systems.</li><li>Attackers trick servers into making requests on their behalf, gaining access to internal resources or bypassing authentication protocols.</li><li>SSRF attacks include accessing internal systems, bypassing authentication, and blind SSRF where attackers don't directly see the response.</li><li>Preventive measures include using whitelists for URLs, enforcing authentication, segmenting networks, and monitoring outbound requests to mitigate SSRF vulnerabilities.</li></ul>

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