HTML5 Attack and Defense

Explore the security implications of HTML5 in this conference talk from nullcon Goa 2013. Delve into the new attack opportunities presented by emerging technologies like Web Workers, Web SQL, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, Web Messaging, Web Storage, and iframe sandboxing. Learn about common vulnerabilities in HTML5 applications and discover best practices for writing secure, resilient code. Gain insights into how HTML5 has made web applications more interactive and desktop-like, while understanding the potential security risks this evolution brings. Through code examples and practical demonstrations, acquire the knowledge to identify and mitigate HTML5-specific security threats in your web development projects.