A Short History of the JavaScript Security Arsenal

Explore the evolution of JavaScript security tools in this comprehensive conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the history of browser-based security arsenals, starting from the first JavaScript port scanner in 2006 to modern, sophisticated tools. Follow the journey through various attack techniques, important discussions, and technological advancements in web security. Gain insights from Petko D. Petkov, a renowned information security researcher and founder of GNUCITIZEN, as he shares his expertise on topics such as cross-site scripting, web hacking techniques, and browser scanning. Learn about the progression of web technologies and their impact on security tools development, and discover how projects like Websecurify are revolutionizing web application security testing.