Spook.js - Attacking Chrome Strict Site Isolation via Speculative Execution

Explore a cutting-edge security research presentation that delves into the vulnerabilities of Chrome's Strict Site Isolation through speculative execution attacks. Learn about the innovative Spook.js technique developed by an international team of researchers from the University of Michigan, University of Adelaide, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Tel Aviv University. Gain insights into how this attack method bypasses Chrome's security measures, potentially compromising user data and privacy. Understand the implications of this research for web browser security and the ongoing challenges in protecting against side-channel attacks in modern processors.