[SOLVED] pop up window comes inspite of it being blocked in firefox preferences

Amdx2_x64 · 11-01-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tkmsr

Why is that so.How can your browsing behavior other than getting you on hit list of marketing and advertising affect you?

My thoughts on it is how much information they collect, how it is stored and when will it be leaked/stolen.

If they track me to a website, for example a bank website, and someone that shouldn't have that info gets it. Then how secure am I if they find a way to use that knowledge against me. Besides I hate the idea of being followed, even online. Feels a little eerie.

tkmsr · 11-01-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Amdx2_x64

My thoughts on it is how much information they collect, how it is stored and when will it be leaked/stolen.

Can they collect username and passwords?

jdkaye · 11-01-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tkmsr

Why is that so.How can your browsing behavior other than getting you on hit list of marketing and advertising affect you?

For the same reason I wouldn't like being followed on the street, or having someone read my mail, peep through my windows, tap my phone, etc. I don't want to spend any time trying to figure out what exactly they want.
ciao,
jdk

tkmsr · 11-01-2010, 12:46 PM

I am not sure if this is the right place to discuss security issue.
I have opened a new thread for the security issue which you people have pointed out in this thread.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...93#post4145993

The original question in this thread was for pop up window which has been solved.Let more Security experts share their view on this on security forum.