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A Novel Approach for User-Centric Privacy Protection on the Web

Oad, Satish Kumar
http://orcid.org/0009-0002-7062-3986
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690811405556107

Abstract Details

2023, Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.), University of Dayton, Computer Science.
Web-based applications run within web browsers and interact with a wide range of user-provided data. Web applications gain their dynamic nature from web scripts, particularly JavaScript, which accesses this data through browser APIs. Unfortunately, a significant number of web-based attacks compromising user security and privacy have been discovered over the past decade. Attackers can exploit scripting languages and other web attack techniques, such as cross-site scripting, to steal personal information. In addition, many websites utilize third-party JavaScript without thoroughly checking the code or scanning for vulnerabilities. The third-party code can exploit security weaknesses, resulting in unauthorized user information acquisition, such as user cookies and session data. In this thesis, we have developed a framework incorporating various policy categories to address the above mentioned issues. We have implemented a policy engine to enforce these regulations and provided users with a graphical interface to customize these policies according to their needs. Our experiments have demonstrated that this framework empowers end-users to modify rules and regulate the utilization of device resources. Through our policy enforcement engine, we effectively prevent simulated attack scenarios, thus safeguarding device resources and protecting user privacy.
Phu Phung (Advisor)
Phu Phung (Committee Chair)
47 p.
Artificial Intelligence; Computer Engineering; Computer Science
USER-CENTRIC PRIVACY; PROTECTION ON THE WEB; Policy engine; Modify policies; Browser Extension

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  • Oad, S. K. (2023). A Novel Approach for User-Centric Privacy Protection on the Web [Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690811405556107

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Oad, Satish Kumar. A Novel Approach for User-Centric Privacy Protection on the Web. 2023. University of Dayton, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690811405556107.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Oad, Satish Kumar. "A Novel Approach for User-Centric Privacy Protection on the Web." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690811405556107

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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