Browser Sandbox
To defend against attacks, a developer needs to mitigate vulnerabilities and add security features to an application. Luckily, on the web, the browser provides many security features. Some are available for developers to opt-in, and some are turned on by default to protect users. The idea of a "sandbox" # Figure: Browser as a sandbox Modern web browsers are built on the idea of a "sandbox". A sandbox is a security mechanism used to run an application in a restricted environment. Just like ...