web - Security, Privacy & Tech Inquiries (Page 2)

31 Oct 2016 on privacy, web, web browser, firefox, webkit

Browsers remove functionality due to privacy

It's 2016 and we are experiencing something unprecedented in the history of the Web. Apparently, Web browsers (Firefox, Safari?) are removing parts of their functionality citing privacy concerns. This is a fascinating development. Introduction I am analysing security and privacy of modern Web for more than 8 years now. The…

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02 Oct 2016 on w3c, privacy, mobile, web, IoT, WoT

Additional security and privacy risks of light sensors

Ambient Light Sensor is one of the more interesting data sources from privacy point of view. I recently highlighted a number of potential privacy issues in my analysis. I described how the ability to access and track the changes of lighting conditions in the user's environment might contribute to security…

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