| 词条 | Browser exploit |
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A browser exploit is a form of malicious code that takes advantage of a flaw or vulnerability in an operating system or piece of software with the intent to breach browser security to alter a user's browser settings without their knowledge. Malicious code may exploit ActiveX, HTML, images, Java, JavaScript, and other Web technologies and cause the browser to run arbitrary code. SymptomsUsers whose web browsers have fallen victim of a successful browser exploit may find their homepage, search page, and/or favorites have been changed. Other signs include Internet settings options within the browser being altered, access being blocked to specific functions, and the redirection of incorrectly typed URL prefixes. PreventionThere are multiple ways users can protect their web browsers from falling victim to a browser exploit. Such things include installing firewall software, keeping software updated, being cautious when downloading files, and not opening email attachments from unknown sources. Notable browser exploitsJailbreakMe is a series of browser based exploits used to jailbreak Apple's iOS mobile operating system. It uses an exploit in the browser's PDF parser to execute unauthorised code and gain access to the underlying operating system. Brave Exploit is a Denial of Service exploit which, in resulted into Address Bar Spoofing vulnerability used to target Brave for iOS as well as Android applications. The vulnerability used javascript function setInterval to hack the browser. This vulnerability was discovered by Security researcher Aaditya Purani[1] See also
References1. ^http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/55191/hacking/brave-browser-hack.html External links
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