Tricky Web Timing Attacks Are Getting Easier to Use—and Abuse
Researchers have long known that they can glean hidden information about the inner workings of a website by measuring the amount of time different requests take to be fulfilled and extrapolating information—and potential weaknesses—from slight variations. Such “web timing attacks” have been described for years, but they would often be too involved for real-world attackers […]
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