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Updated Optional Hardening (markdown)

HJ
2023-08-29 13:49:55 -04:00
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@@ -116,12 +116,15 @@ user_pref("default-browser-agent.enabled", false);
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### Cross-origin referrer ### Cross-origin referer
Do not send a [referer](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Referer) when navigating to a different site (e.g., `google.com` → `facebook.com`). Do not send a [referer](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Referer) when navigating to a different site (e.g., `google.com` → `facebook.com`).
For subresources, the referrer will only be sent to subdomains (e.g., `a.example.com` → `b.example.com`). For subresources, the referer will only be sent to subdomains (e.g., `a.example.com` → `b.example.com`).
:warning: This will break Instagram embeds, Bing login, `MangaPill.com`, and some images/videos. :warning: :warning: This will break Instagram embeds, Bing login, `MangaPill.com`, and some images/videos. :warning:
At the end of the day, most navigational "tracking" is harmless (i.e., the same for everyone) and effectively blocking cross-site referers just breaks a lot of sites.
``` ```
// PREF: do not to send a referrer when navigating to a different site // PREF: do not to send a referrer when navigating to a different site
user_pref("network.http.referer.XOriginPolicy", 1); user_pref("network.http.referer.XOriginPolicy", 1);