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Michael Andreuzza
Michael Andreuzza

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Understanding the rel=’noopener noreferrer’ Attribute

If you’ve ever added target=”_blank” to open links in a new tab, you might be unknowingly leaving a security gap in your site.

That’s where rel=”noopener noreferrer” comes in — two small attributes that quietly protect your users, improve performance, and prevent potential phishing exploits.

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