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Firefox's use of IndexedDB creates a stable identifier that can link private Tor identities, compromising user privacy.

PrivacySecurityBrowsersApr 22, 2026score 0.279 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
Multiple posts from Firefox and Lobsters discuss a Firefox privacy vulnerability that allows linking private Tor identities through a stable identifier, raising concerns about user privacy and security.

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Firefox's use of IndexedDB creates a stable identifier that can link private Tor identities, compromising user privacy.
Parent: PrivacyEntity: Firefox browserImpact: negativeDate: Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026Target: Firefox's privacy practices

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We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 23, 2026
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We Found a Stable Firefox Identifier Linking All Your Private Tor Identities https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ #Privacy #Security #Browsers
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
#privacy#security#browsers
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We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
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We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
@[email protected]
We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
@[email protected]
We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
@[email protected]
We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
@[email protected]
We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
@[email protected]
We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
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We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Discussion: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47866697
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 23, 2026
@[email protected]
We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities Article URL: https://fingerprint.com/blog/firefox-tor-indexeddb-privacy-vulnerability/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombi... Origin | Interest | Match
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
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We found a stable Firefox identifier linking all your private Tor identities https://lemmy.bestiver.se/post/1063957
1 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Apr 22, 2026
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