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Realtime web browser technology has been around for over 10 years; HTTP Polling, HTTP Long-Polling, HTTP Streaming and now WebSockets. Connections can only be e
by leggetter 15y ago
Realtime web browser technology has been around for over 10 years; HTTP Polling, HTTP Long-Polling, HTTP Streaming and now WebSockets. Connections can only be established between the client and server if various security restrictions and policies are met (See CORS and the WebSocket protocol).
- peterwwillis 15y agoThis still seems like a much easier method to tunnel arbitrary data and perfect for malware tbh. Just open a socket and go. I don't see any mechanism to prevent an infected site (the majority of malware passes this way) from pushing JS, opening a socket and going to town.