Web browsers' advanced features can be exploited by hackers

Summary: Modern web browsers' advanced capabilities, like the File System Access API, can be exploited by hackers to deploy ransomware. Chrome and Edge are vulnerable, comprising 70% of browsers. No reported incidents yet. Ransomware attacks are increasing, costing over $1.1 billion in 2023. Researchers at Florida International University developed RøB, the first browser-based ransomware, and proposed defense strategies. Users should be cautious when uploading files online to prevent potential cyber threats.

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