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Old June 29th 17, 03:29 PM posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Paul[_28_]
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Default Browser cache will forever be a security problem

Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

Imagine something wrote a tricky program that swapped the files in the
cache folder so as misdirect you to a dangerous website...


Disconnect from the Internet, now.

There, you're "safe".

*******

Now, roll over, and check for bogeymen under the bed...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogeyman

"is a common allusion to a mythical creature
in many cultures used by adults to frighten
children into good behavior.

This monster has no specific appearance,
and conceptions about it can vary drastically
from household to household
"

Kinda like your browser cache idea.

Paul
 




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