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    "Super Cookies" your browser can’t delete

    Ben Erickson  May 4 2011 06:00:00 AM
    Ben Erickson

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    With the recent release of Internet Explorer 9, I think it's important to revisit an often neglected privacy issue on your computer: "Super Cookies." As reported by Wired.com, even if you think you've deleted all your browser cookies, there are some "super cookies" called Local Stored Objects (LSO's) stored on your computer during your web browsing your browser doesn't even know about using Flash. These cookies are especially objectionable for at least a couple of reasons:
    1.        They can store a LOT more data: 100kb instead of 4kb
    2.        They last FOREVER, and do not expire

    Fortunately, there are ways to disable and/or delete them. Adobe has a knowledgebase article about how to do this. You can also install a Firefox plugin called Better Privacy. Or you can download ccleaner to remove them. There are multiple ways to protect yourself from these LSO's. I don't particularly recommend any of these ways above another, but just that you do something. :)

    If you'd like to take a closer look at your company's web use security, network security, or improving any aspect of your computer network, Trusted Computer Consulting has over 8 years of experience helping businesses like yours implementing solutions to these issues. Give us a call at 619-741-1940, or send us a message!