HiveMind - Distributed File Storage Using JavaScript Botnets

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Explore a distributed file storage system using JavaScript botnets in this BSidesLV 2013 conference talk. Delve into the problem, solution, and technical aspects of browser-based botnets, including HTML5 WebSockets, web storage, and encryption. Learn about data prioritization, replication, and retrieval methods, as well as handling offline scenarios and implementing kill switches. Witness a live demo showcasing upload processes, metadata handling, and browser compatibility considerations, concluding with a proxy example to enhance understanding of this innovative approach to decentralized storage.