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FROST is a novel side-channel attack that exploits OPFS (Origin Private File System) timing variations to remotely fingerprint users' SSDs, potentially compromising device identification and privacy without requiring malware installation. This vulnerability exposes a critical security gap in browser-based APIs where timing side-channels can leak hardware-level information, creating enterprise risks for user authentication, device inventory management, and compliance frameworks that rely on device integrity. IT organizations must reassess their security posture around browser security policies, API restrictions, and endpoint authentication mechanisms to mitigate this emerging threat.