DARKNAVY INSIGHT

Since the early 2000s, attacks based on browser vulnerabilities have remained a mainstream, effective, and versatile attack method. The following is the second article from the “DARKNAVY INSIGHT | 2024 Annual Security Report”. According to the latest report from market research firm Statcounter, Chrome has unquestionably secured its position as the most dominant browser in terms of market share. Chrome is renowned for its exceptional security, with the Google security team continuously researching and implementing cutting-edge vulnerability mitigation mechanisms. One of the most well-known among them is MiraclePtr, designed to prevent attackers from exploiting Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerabilities in the browser. ...

In the “DARKNAVY INSIGHT | 2023 Annual Security Report”, we noted: “As we stand on the precipice of the next decade, 2023 will undoubtedly be a year of profound transformation. The deployment of new defense mechanisms and the rise of novel attack technologies will fundamentally reshape the digital security landscape.” The year 2024 arrived like a swift gust of wind, only to fade away like a brief storm. The AI revolution, breakthroughs in mobile operating systems, and challenges in supply chain security that we discussed in 2023 continue to unfold in 2024, leaving little room to catch our breath. ...