[lotuseclat79]

A Browser's View of Your Computer (2 web pages).

Researchers reveal how attackers may be able to peer into users' computers over the Web.

Kate McKinley, a security researcher with San Francisco-based iSec Partners who studies browser privacy, agrees that plug-ins such as Flash can open up privacy holes. She notes that most browsers offer a feature that clears private data, but says this often doesn't cover what is stored in plug-ins or certain newer browser features. Cookies stored in Flash, for example, can persist even when a user switches browsers, since they store data in a different dedicated location.

-- Tom

[perfume]

Dear Tom,
Thank you!" Cookies stored in Flash, for example, can persist even when a user switches browsers, since they store data in a different dedicated location."

FF has an Add-On, "Better Privacy" which has this ability to delete these "FLASH COOKIES" once the browser is closed. Will it help? Kindly see this thumbnail of preferences in B-P add-on!

[lotuseclat79]

Hi perfume,

That should help.

-- Tom

[TOGG]

Assuming that it works as advertised, the Adobe Settings Manager allows you to limit the amount of storage by Flash player (or prevent it), plus preventing access to cameras or microphones and lots of other useful stuff.

Check yours here; http://www.macromedia.com/support/do...manager06.html

[perfume]

Originally Posted by lotuseclat79

Hi perfume,

That should help.

-- Tom

Dear Tom,
Your endorsement is a real boost. Now i am feeling good! ! So, "Better Privacy"Add-On works! Can you suggest, while viewing the snapshot i posted, whether i should make any alterations in my preferences? I am posting the snap again for your convenience. please advise!

regards,
perfume.

[perfume]

Dear TOGG,
Thank you!