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Is Infoworld after my privacy?
Infoworld seems to be breaking new ground, but not in any good way. Visiting the website a few minutes ago, Firefox presented me with this security prompt which I have never seen before (click to enlarge):
Why would the site require the ability to "read private data from any site or window"?
And what does that mean in practical terms?
August 15, 2007 at 03:13 AM | Permalink
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I'm assuming you aren't using NoScript -- I don't get that warning dialog in Firefox, but do get a NoScript block.
I haven't looked at the HTML source yet, but will do so real soon now. :-)
- ferg
Posted-by: fergie | 15 Aug 2007 04:39:18
On second thought, it's a lost cause -- there's more JavaScript on the main InfoWorld page than anyone can possibly justify.
It's a sad commentary on security:
"To enjoy this page, disarm yourself and prepare to be exploited."
*sigh*
- ferg
Posted-by: fergie | 15 Aug 2007 04:42:13
Thank you Fregie - also for posting the screenshot of the Infoworld source page on your blog: http://fergdawg.blogspot.com/2007/08/is-infoworld-after-my-privacy-or-worse.html
Posted-by: SV Sleuth | 15 Aug 2007 19:02:03
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