EPISODE · Jun 21, 2018 · 7 MIN
Millions of Streaming Devices Are Vulnerable to a Retro Web Attack
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
In March, artist and programmer Brannon Dorsey became interested in a retro web attack called DNS rebinding, teaching himself how to illicitly access controls and data by exploiting known browser weaknesses. It's a vulnerability that researchers have poked at on and off for years—which is one reason Dorsey couldn't believe what he found. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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In March, artist and programmer Brannon Dorsey became interested in a retro web attack called DNS rebinding, teaching himself how to illicitly access controls and data by exploiting known browser weaknesses. It's a vulnerability that researchers have poked at on and off for years—which is one reason Dorsey couldn't believe what he found.
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