did you know that websites can see the contents of your clipboard?

pokerfan

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Fri Feb-26-10 05:06 PM
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did you know that websites can see the contents of your clipboard?

I already knew that they knew my location, service provider, operating system, browser, screen resolution etc. but the contents of the clipboard?

The clipboard info shows the last content you have copied (only text, IE5, IE6 and IE7). As you see you should never have any personal important info (usernames/passwords/bank account # etc.) copied there since it's quite easy to for others to find/view it.

This site was created to show you how much "personal" info that may be visible and stored while you're surfing. So as you may see you're (almost) never 100% anonymous on the internet, and there are several "digital traces" you may leave behind on sites you're visiting. Normal server logs stores your IP, user agent and referral info by the way... I hope this site may be of use for you, and if for nothing else then at least for educational purposes. Find out how much info you (can) leave behind on sites you are visiting.

http://www.spyber.com">What is My IP Address, ISP, Proxy IP and User Agent

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