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Old 04-20-2015, 04:52 PM   #1
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How to disable tracking in Firefox


Hi,

I use Slackware and the Mozilla updates have been coming often for FireFox. So I used 'latest-firefox Version 1.2' to get my new Firefox Slackware package. Just minor updates for security issues.

I really do not like leaving bread crumbs so I used; How to disable tracking in Firefox
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In current iterations of Firefox there is an option called do not track which when enabled requests the sites you visit to respect your wishes not to be tracked, however ruthless advertisers are in no way coerced into abiding by this request. Luckily Mozilla is working on mandatory tracking protection but hasn’t yet been enabled by default for the masses.
Easy to do and maintain via the shield in the URL bar. You can get add-ons but this technique has worked for me without major issues.
Hope this helps.
Have fun & enjoy!
 
Old 04-20-2015, 07:34 PM   #2
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Mozilla also provides a nice add-on so you can see who is tracking you.

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/lightbeam/

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Lightbeam is a Firefox add-on that uses interactive visualizations to show you the first and third party sites you interact with on the Web. As you browse, Lightbeam reveals the full depth of the Web today, including parts that are not transparent to the average user.
 
Old 04-21-2015, 03:55 PM   #3
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Have you looked at Ghostery at all?
 
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Old 04-22-2015, 03:09 PM   #4
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Firefox there is an option called do not track which when enabled requests
that option is garbage

most sites IGNORE!!!! your "do not track" setting
and actually USE THAT SETTING to track you

even in TOR your unique software signature CAN BE TRACKED ( might not know your IP address but it is YOU)
the os and version
the browser and version
plugins installed
and the BEST ONE!!!
the FONTS you have installed
add all of them up and you get a 1 in am million unique hit
 
Old 04-22-2015, 03:18 PM   #5
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For best results use the firefox which the tor site distributes.
 
Old 04-22-2015, 07:19 PM   #6
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I saw this article on pclinuxos magazine on using a customize hosts file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers.

http://pclosmag.com/html/Issues/201504/page06.html
 
Old 04-22-2015, 07:21 PM   #7
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I saw this article on pclinuxos magazine on using a customize hosts file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers.

http://pclosmag.com/html/Issues/201504/page06.html
Easier to use AdBlock Plus plugin.
 
Old 04-22-2015, 07:28 PM   #8
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Easier to use AdBlock Plus plugin.
Yes, I am aware of Adblock plus. The link was just to point an alternative method and a good read.
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