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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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