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Why even bother to sandbox the browser if it can scribble all over my USB devices?

• exe34 2y ago
  it can't, you have to pick which device it can use.
  • M95D 2y ago
    I don't remember Windows or Linux providing this kind of security granularity. Or a security prompt such as the one you describe. USB is all-or-nothing.
    • exe34 2y ago
      chrome does. https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/0*7Oo4jlofEB_kevHQ.png https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/0*7Oo4...
    • rcxdude 2y ago
      No, it's the browser that mediates the access from the websites.
      • DrillShopper 2y ago
        Okay, and what makes sure the browser isn't stepping outside the granted access?
        • zb3 2y ago
          The bounty you'd get if you found a way to bypass this.
        • exe34 2y ago
          the same thing that makes sure the browser doesn't give them full access to your files. nothing.
      • M95D 2y ago
        Exactly. I don't trust the browser to not report home the list of what I have connected on USB. That information is very valuable for ad companies. I don't want to see popups with "Your external HDD is too old. You may loose data. Buy a new one before it's too late!!!"