CometJacking: Another Fucking Browser, Another Fucking Vulnerability

Oh, joy. Another “AI-powered” browser, Perplexity’s Comet, and surprise, surprise – it’s got a gaping security hole. Apparently, some researchers found they could hijack the thing with one click. One. Single. Click. Are we even trying anymore?

This “CometJacking” bullshit lets an attacker steal your browsing history, cookies, and other delightful personal data just by getting you to click a specially crafted link. It exploits how Comet handles URLs – basically, it’s too trusting for its own good. They use some clever Javascript trickery involving the window.location object to redirect you to malicious sites that then pilfer your info.

The worst part? The researchers say fixing this isn’t exactly rocket science. It requires proper URL sanitization and a healthy dose of paranoia, something these developers clearly lack. Perplexity claims they’ve patched it now, but honestly, who knows how long this was floating around before anyone noticed? And what else are they missing?

So yeah, if you’re using Comet, update immediately. Better yet, just use a browser that isn’t trying to be “smart” and is actually secure. Seriously, stick with something boring like Firefox or Chrome. You’ll thank me later.

Don’t even get me started on the implications for enterprise security… it’s a disaster waiting to happen. People click links, that’s what they *do*. Expecting them not to is just… pathetic.

Source: CometJacking: One Click Can Turn Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Into a Data Thief

Related Anecdote (Because I Feel Like Ranting)

I once had to deal with a user who thought clicking every single pop-up ad was a good way to “win prizes.” Every. Single. One. Spent three days cleaning malware off their machine and explaining basic internet safety. Three days! This CometJacking thing just proves my point: people are idiots, and security is always going to be an uphill battle. And I’m stuck here writing summaries about it.

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