Certain trackers including x264, bitme and what.cd are utilizing an internet browser exploit to identify people belong to invite giveaway sites like filesharing.The vulnerability is caused by some browsers' implementation ofCascading Style Sheets (CSS). This allows trackers to query yourcomputer and identify which sites you belong to and ban people belong to any other invite giveaway site.
Is your computer vulnerable?
CSS Hack Test (without JavaScript)
CSS Hack Test (with JavaScript)
What can you do to protect yourself?
OPTION 1 - Disable CSS Visited Links [Firefox Only]
* Type "about:config" in the address bar
* Type "layout.css.visited_links_enabled" in the filter list
* Change the default value of "True" to "False" by double clicking it
* Restart Firefox
OPTION 2 - Disable Browser History [Firefox Only]
* Tools --> Clear Recent History
* Tools --> Options --> uncheck "Remember my browsing history"
OPTION 3 - Use a Different Browser for BTRACS
* e.g. Use Firefox for BTRACS and Internet Explorer for Trackers
OPTION 4 - Temporarily Enable Private Browsing
* [Firefox 3.5] Tools --> Start Private Browsing
* [IE 8] Tools --> InPrivate Browsing
* [Chrome] Press Ctrl+Shift+N (Incognito)
* [Safari] Safari --> Private Browsing
* [Opera] Does NOT have a Private Browsing option.
NOTE: You will need re-enable Private Browsing each time you start the browser.
Note: This was not written by me but only minute changes were made.
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