Website Switcheroo: Links Opening In Tabs Are Dangerous

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Presented at BSidesVancouver 2019 by

Boris Reitman

Undoubtedly you know that any link on the web can be opened in a new browser tab. That is done by “right-clicking” on it and selecting “Open Link in New Tab” option. However, many links that you find on websites automatically open in new browser tabs. You would be surprised to know that many dangers are lurking behind this convenience.