Researchers reveal “SnailLoad” exploit tracking online activity via internet speed fluctuations without data interception.
Recent findings from computer scientists at Graz University of Technology reveal a chilling security loophole dubbed “SnailLoad.” This vulnerability bypasses traditional safeguards like firewalls and VPNs by exploiting fluctuations in internet connection speeds. Even without malicious code, attackers can meticulously track users’ online activities after a single innocuous interaction, such as visiting a website or …