Clear private data in Firefox is a joke

8 points by icode ↗ HN
Because it still does not delete *.sol files. These can be written to and read from via Flash. So everywebsite can track the average user ad infinitum even when you clear cookies and everything else in firefox.

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I agree, flash cookies should be cleared with this feature as long as firefox is shipping with flash.
Hmmm... so I guess you're S.O.L.?
Don't complain. Take advantage of this wonderful feature. I use them as super-persistent cookies. You should too!
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