Concern about my computer security with the file:/// URL
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Dabl03InOpera last edited byI have noticed that using the file protocol I can access the files on my PC from the search bar. But if I can do it, what prevents some cybercriminal from doing it? Or a malicious page on the Internet from doing it? This worries me.
If I knew how to record the screen, there would be a video so you could see in real time what I'm talking about. Since I don't have one, I leave you several images.
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burnout426 Volunteer last edited by
Web pages don't have access to file:///, so you're good. Pages can request local files via the File System api with your permission and interaction. But, even then, it's done in a safe way without leaking paths.
In short, browsers got your covered.
