Websites can spy on user activity by analyzing SSD behavior
Researchers have identified a new side-channel attack called FROST that allows websites to track user activity by measuring SSD timing differences. By exploiting the Origin Private File System (OPFS) in browsers, malicious sites can infer what other applications or websites a user is interacting with.
Why it matters
This reveals a novel privacy vulnerability that bypasses traditional browser security measures, posing a risk to user anonymity and data security.
Websites can spy on user activity by analyzing SSD behavior - Help Net Security
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