Browser security
From Wiki @ Karl Jones dot com
Browser security is the application of Internet security to web browsers in order to protect networked data and computer systems from breaches of privacy or malware.
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Description
Security exploits of browsers often use JavaScript: sometimes with cross-site scripting (XSS), sometimes with a secondary payload using Adobe Flash.
Security exploits can also take advantage of vulnerabilities (security holes) that are commonly exploited in all browsers.
Cookies
See HTTP cookie.
See also
- Adobe Flash
- Computer security
- Cross-site scripting
- HTTP cookie
- Internet security
- JavaScript
- Security
- Web browser
External Links
- Browser security @ Wikipedia
