On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Matthew <pump...@cotse.net> wrote: > ... > When I use Tor, I disable Flash.
good! > However, when not using Tor, sometimes I do use Flash. we all have our vices... > I was surprised today to discover in my .macromedia folder on Ubuntu dozens > of flash cookies. this will quit surprising you as you begin paying attention. > Can these cookies have connected my static non-Tor IP and the various Tor > IPs... can the flash cookie connect to the website even when flash is turned > off? nope, as long as you NEVER, EVER, NOT EVEN ONCE have Flash enabled while using Tor. or anything with privs (extensions, other plug-ins) that have access to the local store, or other situations where remote disclosure of local file content may occur. an easier consideration, are you consistent about always using a recent and signature verified release of the browser bundle? best regards, *********************************************************************** To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to majord...@torproject.org with unsubscribe or-talk in the body. http://archives.seul.org/or/talk/