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1. ailef+73[view] [source] 2023-07-26 12:26:11
>>topshe+(OP)
Can somebody explain what are the practical implications of this?
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2. smalls+r4[view] [source] 2023-07-26 12:33:53
>>ailef+73
The Browser application needs to pass a binary image check, and if the browser hash doesn't match Google database, you cannot proceed to the website (since your browser may be corrupted). A major big deal for non main-stream browser, and for non Google browser developers, extension developers (eg. AdBlock), etc. In summary, some websites (like banks, Netflix, etc) will no longer be available for non mainstream browser users. Also, even if you're using Google Chrome, you may need to run the latest version to satisfy the hash check. Every day, the number of broken websites will continue growing until all non Google Chrome users have a blocked internet.
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3. nonane+Ba[view] [source] 2023-07-26 13:02:45
>>smalls+r4
Can you please explain why a third party browser can’t lie about its hash, just like it can lie about it’s user agent?
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4. ukuina+bH3[view] [source] 2023-07-27 08:17:45
>>nonane+Ba
Because the website is not just asking your browser to attest, the attestation process requires the OS to send verification.
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