Comment by lol768
5 years ago
> because we block uploads of executable files, it is _literally impossible for users to host malware on our servers_
How does this stop bad actors from exploiting bugs in e.g. V8 with malicious JavaScript?
5 years ago
> because we block uploads of executable files, it is _literally impossible for users to host malware on our servers_
How does this stop bad actors from exploiting bugs in e.g. V8 with malicious JavaScript?
> How does this stop bad actors from exploiting bugs in e.g. V8 with malicious JavaScript?
You're correct: it doesn't. Blocking executable files aren't enough. Javascript files, zips containing executables, malicious Word files...all of these are vectors.
Look at the file types gmail blocks from being directly attached to emails for a comprehensive list.