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Q: Can I isolate cookies by website in Firefox?
A: Yes. Set `privacy.firstparty.isolate` to `true` in `about:config` to prevent cross-site tracking via cookies and storage.
~Mozilla Developer Network
A: Yes. Set `privacy.firstparty.isolate` to `true` in `about:config` to prevent cross-site tracking via cookies and storage.
~Mozilla Developer Network
May 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Q: Can I isolate cookies by website in Firefox?
A: Yes. Set `privacy.firstparty.isolate` to `true` in `about:config` to prevent cross-site tracking via cookies and storage.
~Mozilla Developer Network
A: Yes. Set `privacy.firstparty.isolate` to `true` in `about:config` to prevent cross-site tracking via cookies and storage.
~Mozilla Developer Network
Q: Why avoid public USB charging stations?
A: They can inject malware or sniff data via “juice jacking” attacks. Carry your own charger and cable.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
A: They can inject malware or sniff data via “juice jacking” attacks. Carry your own charger and cable.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
May 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Q: Why avoid public USB charging stations?
A: They can inject malware or sniff data via “juice jacking” attacks. Carry your own charger and cable.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
A: They can inject malware or sniff data via “juice jacking” attacks. Carry your own charger and cable.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
Q: How do I force HTTPS on all websites in Firefox?
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll down, and enable “HTTPS-Only Mode.” This ensures encrypted connections where possible.
~EFF & Mozilla
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll down, and enable “HTTPS-Only Mode.” This ensures encrypted connections where possible.
~EFF & Mozilla
May 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Q: How do I force HTTPS on all websites in Firefox?
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll down, and enable “HTTPS-Only Mode.” This ensures encrypted connections where possible.
~EFF & Mozilla
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll down, and enable “HTTPS-Only Mode.” This ensures encrypted connections where possible.
~EFF & Mozilla
Q: You get one privacy tool for travel. What’s the tools and why?
A: A personal VPN travel router. Block hostile networks and minimize device attribution.
A: A personal VPN travel router. Block hostile networks and minimize device attribution.
May 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Q: You get one privacy tool for travel. What’s the tools and why?
A: A personal VPN travel router. Block hostile networks and minimize device attribution.
A: A personal VPN travel router. Block hostile networks and minimize device attribution.
Q: What’s the best way to block DNS prefetching in Firefox?
A: In `about:config`, set `network.dns.disablePrefetch` to `true`. This stops silent DNS lookups that reveal browsing intent.
~Mozilla Support Docs
A: In `about:config`, set `network.dns.disablePrefetch` to `true`. This stops silent DNS lookups that reveal browsing intent.
~Mozilla Support Docs
May 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Q: What’s the best way to block DNS prefetching in Firefox?
A: In `about:config`, set `network.dns.disablePrefetch` to `true`. This stops silent DNS lookups that reveal browsing intent.
~Mozilla Support Docs
A: In `about:config`, set `network.dns.disablePrefetch` to `true`. This stops silent DNS lookups that reveal browsing intent.
~Mozilla Support Docs
Q: Why use a cash procured phone and account when traveling internationally?
A: Your real phone’s IMEI, SIM, and associated metadata are collected at every tower you touch, building a travel dossier about you.
~SparkForge Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
A: Your real phone’s IMEI, SIM, and associated metadata are collected at every tower you touch, building a travel dossier about you.
~SparkForge Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
May 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Q: Why use a cash procured phone and account when traveling internationally?
A: Your real phone’s IMEI, SIM, and associated metadata are collected at every tower you touch, building a travel dossier about you.
~SparkForge Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
A: Your real phone’s IMEI, SIM, and associated metadata are collected at every tower you touch, building a travel dossier about you.
~SparkForge Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
Q: Why should a traveler harden browser settings on all devices?
A: Default browser settings leak fingerprinting data that allows surveillance systems to track you across borders and sessions.
~Extreme Privacy
A: Default browser settings leak fingerprinting data that allows surveillance systems to track you across borders and sessions.
~Extreme Privacy
May 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Q: Why should a traveler harden browser settings on all devices?
A: Default browser settings leak fingerprinting data that allows surveillance systems to track you across borders and sessions.
~Extreme Privacy
A: Default browser settings leak fingerprinting data that allows surveillance systems to track you across borders and sessions.
~Extreme Privacy
Q: How can I use containers in Firefox to isolate identities?
A: Install the Firefox Multi-Account Containers add-on. Use separate containers for email, social media, and shopping to prevent cross-site tracking.
~SparkForge Privacy Personas
#privacy
A: Install the Firefox Multi-Account Containers add-on. Use separate containers for email, social media, and shopping to prevent cross-site tracking.
~SparkForge Privacy Personas
#privacy
May 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Q: How can I use containers in Firefox to isolate identities?
A: Install the Firefox Multi-Account Containers add-on. Use separate containers for email, social media, and shopping to prevent cross-site tracking.
~SparkForge Privacy Personas
#privacy
A: Install the Firefox Multi-Account Containers add-on. Use separate containers for email, social media, and shopping to prevent cross-site tracking.
~SparkForge Privacy Personas
#privacy
Q: Why is it important to randomize MAC addresses while traveling?
A: Static MAC addresses create a persistent device signature that WiFi networks globally can link back to you.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
#privacy
A: Static MAC addresses create a persistent device signature that WiFi networks globally can link back to you.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
#privacy
May 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Q: Why is it important to randomize MAC addresses while traveling?
A: Static MAC addresses create a persistent device signature that WiFi networks globally can link back to you.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
#privacy
A: Static MAC addresses create a persistent device signature that WiFi networks globally can link back to you.
~Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices
#privacy
Q: How can I block WebRTC leaks in Firefox?
A: Type about:config into the URL bar, set media.peerconnection.enabled to false. This prevents IP leakage through WebRTC.
~PrivacyTools.io
A: Type about:config into the URL bar, set media.peerconnection.enabled to false. This prevents IP leakage through WebRTC.
~PrivacyTools.io
May 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Q: How can I block WebRTC leaks in Firefox?
A: Type about:config into the URL bar, set media.peerconnection.enabled to false. This prevents IP leakage through WebRTC.
~PrivacyTools.io
A: Type about:config into the URL bar, set media.peerconnection.enabled to false. This prevents IP leakage through WebRTC.
~PrivacyTools.io
Q: How do I stop Firefox from sending telemetry to Mozilla?
A: Navigate to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll to “Firefox Data Collection,” uncheck all options.
~Tuta.com blog on Google Data
A: Navigate to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll to “Firefox Data Collection,” uncheck all options.
~Tuta.com blog on Google Data
May 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Q: How do I stop Firefox from sending telemetry to Mozilla?
A: Navigate to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll to “Firefox Data Collection,” uncheck all options.
~Tuta.com blog on Google Data
A: Navigate to `about:preferences#privacy`, scroll to “Firefox Data Collection,” uncheck all options.
~Tuta.com blog on Google Data
Q: How do I enable fingerprinting protection in Firefox?
A: Type `about:config`, search `privacy.resistFingerprinting`, and set to `true`. This reduces entropy used in browser fingerprinting.
~Mozilla Developer Network
A: Type `about:config`, search `privacy.resistFingerprinting`, and set to `true`. This reduces entropy used in browser fingerprinting.
~Mozilla Developer Network
May 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Q: How do I enable fingerprinting protection in Firefox?
A: Type `about:config`, search `privacy.resistFingerprinting`, and set to `true`. This reduces entropy used in browser fingerprinting.
~Mozilla Developer Network
A: Type `about:config`, search `privacy.resistFingerprinting`, and set to `true`. This reduces entropy used in browser fingerprinting.
~Mozilla Developer Network
Q: How can I block third-party trackers in Firefox?
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, set Enhanced Tracking Protection to “Strict.” It blocks trackers, cookies, and crypto miners.
~Mozilla Support
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, set Enhanced Tracking Protection to “Strict.” It blocks trackers, cookies, and crypto miners.
~Mozilla Support
May 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Q: How can I block third-party trackers in Firefox?
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, set Enhanced Tracking Protection to “Strict.” It blocks trackers, cookies, and crypto miners.
~Mozilla Support
A: Go to `about:preferences#privacy`, set Enhanced Tracking Protection to “Strict.” It blocks trackers, cookies, and crypto miners.
~Mozilla Support
Q: What is the risk of using Uber or Lyft while traveling?
A: Ride-sharing apps record pickup/drop-off locations, routes, times, and billing details, building a precise mobility profile. Many of these apps report to the government ride activities and scooter rentals.
~5 Threat Vectors
A: Ride-sharing apps record pickup/drop-off locations, routes, times, and billing details, building a precise mobility profile. Many of these apps report to the government ride activities and scooter rentals.
~5 Threat Vectors
May 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Q: What is the risk of using Uber or Lyft while traveling?
A: Ride-sharing apps record pickup/drop-off locations, routes, times, and billing details, building a precise mobility profile. Many of these apps report to the government ride activities and scooter rentals.
~5 Threat Vectors
A: Ride-sharing apps record pickup/drop-off locations, routes, times, and billing details, building a precise mobility profile. Many of these apps report to the government ride activities and scooter rentals.
~5 Threat Vectors
Q: Why perform a clean system reinstall before sensitive travel?
A: To eliminate persistent malware, telemetry trackers, and credential leakage points from your operating system. It also minimizes any old data on a system that could impact your privacy.
~Extreme Privacy: Linux Devices
A: To eliminate persistent malware, telemetry trackers, and credential leakage points from your operating system. It also minimizes any old data on a system that could impact your privacy.
~Extreme Privacy: Linux Devices
May 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Q: Why perform a clean system reinstall before sensitive travel?
A: To eliminate persistent malware, telemetry trackers, and credential leakage points from your operating system. It also minimizes any old data on a system that could impact your privacy.
~Extreme Privacy: Linux Devices
A: To eliminate persistent malware, telemetry trackers, and credential leakage points from your operating system. It also minimizes any old data on a system that could impact your privacy.
~Extreme Privacy: Linux Devices
Q: How do I disable browser autofill data on macOS Safari?
A: Open Safari > Preferences > AutoFill > uncheck all options for usernames, passwords, and credit card storage.
~Extreme Privacy macOS
A: Open Safari > Preferences > AutoFill > uncheck all options for usernames, passwords, and credit card storage.
~Extreme Privacy macOS
May 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Q: How do I disable browser autofill data on macOS Safari?
A: Open Safari > Preferences > AutoFill > uncheck all options for usernames, passwords, and credit card storage.
~Extreme Privacy macOS
A: Open Safari > Preferences > AutoFill > uncheck all options for usernames, passwords, and credit card storage.
~Extreme Privacy macOS
Q: Why are cheap international SIM cards a privacy concern?
A: Foreign network providers collect CDRs (Call Detail Records) exposing your communications and real-time location. Often a passport or ID is required to purchase directly associating you to a handset.
~Call Detail Records - SparkForge
A: Foreign network providers collect CDRs (Call Detail Records) exposing your communications and real-time location. Often a passport or ID is required to purchase directly associating you to a handset.
~Call Detail Records - SparkForge
May 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Q: Why are cheap international SIM cards a privacy concern?
A: Foreign network providers collect CDRs (Call Detail Records) exposing your communications and real-time location. Often a passport or ID is required to purchase directly associating you to a handset.
~Call Detail Records - SparkForge
A: Foreign network providers collect CDRs (Call Detail Records) exposing your communications and real-time location. Often a passport or ID is required to purchase directly associating you to a handset.
~Call Detail Records - SparkForge
Q: Why configure airplane mode plus WiFi off before boarding a flight?
A: Prevents automatic background network associations that leak device identifiers across airports and airline systems. Accurate geolocation data with time can be associated to a flight number.
~Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
A: Prevents automatic background network associations that leak device identifiers across airports and airline systems. Accurate geolocation data with time can be associated to a flight number.
~Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
May 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Q: Why configure airplane mode plus WiFi off before boarding a flight?
A: Prevents automatic background network associations that leak device identifiers across airports and airline systems. Accurate geolocation data with time can be associated to a flight number.
~Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
A: Prevents automatic background network associations that leak device identifiers across airports and airline systems. Accurate geolocation data with time can be associated to a flight number.
~Mobile Data Collection Pyramid
Q: What is the risk of device Bluetooth while traveling?
A: Constant Bluetooth signals expose your device to tracking, device profiling, and drive-by attacks. Always disable Bluetooth when not in use.
~Sparkforge 10 List.
A: Constant Bluetooth signals expose your device to tracking, device profiling, and drive-by attacks. Always disable Bluetooth when not in use.
~Sparkforge 10 List.
May 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Q: What is the risk of device Bluetooth while traveling?
A: Constant Bluetooth signals expose your device to tracking, device profiling, and drive-by attacks. Always disable Bluetooth when not in use.
~Sparkforge 10 List.
A: Constant Bluetooth signals expose your device to tracking, device profiling, and drive-by attacks. Always disable Bluetooth when not in use.
~Sparkforge 10 List.
Q: Why should you avoid hotel WiFi networks?
A: Public hotel networks often lack encryption, exposing devices to eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and malware injection. Use a personal VPN or a travel router.
~Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls
A: Public hotel networks often lack encryption, exposing devices to eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and malware injection. Use a personal VPN or a travel router.
~Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls
April 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Q: Why should you avoid hotel WiFi networks?
A: Public hotel networks often lack encryption, exposing devices to eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and malware injection. Use a personal VPN or a travel router.
~Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls
A: Public hotel networks often lack encryption, exposing devices to eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and malware injection. Use a personal VPN or a travel router.
~Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls
Q: What role does app permissions hygiene play in privacy?
A: Granting apps excess permissions exposes far more data than necessary. Always apply the principle of least privilege: only what's strictly needed.
~Guardian App Research
A: Granting apps excess permissions exposes far more data than necessary. Always apply the principle of least privilege: only what's strictly needed.
~Guardian App Research
April 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Q: What role does app permissions hygiene play in privacy?
A: Granting apps excess permissions exposes far more data than necessary. Always apply the principle of least privilege: only what's strictly needed.
~Guardian App Research
A: Granting apps excess permissions exposes far more data than necessary. Always apply the principle of least privilege: only what's strictly needed.
~Guardian App Research
Q: How can old accounts increase your exposure?
A: Forgotten accounts still hold personal data, which can be breached or mined without your knowledge. Regularly audit and delete old accounts.
~Mozilla Privacy Not Included
A: Forgotten accounts still hold personal data, which can be breached or mined without your knowledge. Regularly audit and delete old accounts.
~Mozilla Privacy Not Included
April 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Q: How can old accounts increase your exposure?
A: Forgotten accounts still hold personal data, which can be breached or mined without your knowledge. Regularly audit and delete old accounts.
~Mozilla Privacy Not Included
A: Forgotten accounts still hold personal data, which can be breached or mined without your knowledge. Regularly audit and delete old accounts.
~Mozilla Privacy Not Included
Q: Why should you limit "always-on" microphone access?
A: Apps with persistent microphone permission can capture ambient sounds, locations, and activities without active engagement.
~American Bar Association Privacy Report
A: Apps with persistent microphone permission can capture ambient sounds, locations, and activities without active engagement.
~American Bar Association Privacy Report
April 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Q: Why should you limit "always-on" microphone access?
A: Apps with persistent microphone permission can capture ambient sounds, locations, and activities without active engagement.
~American Bar Association Privacy Report
A: Apps with persistent microphone permission can capture ambient sounds, locations, and activities without active engagement.
~American Bar Association Privacy Report