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| Subject: | Re: HTTP REFERER not set in Internet Explorer |
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| Date: | Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:45:35 +0300 |
Saqib Ali wrote:
Because of some security concerns I need the HTTP_REFERER to be set correctly. If it is not possible, I will have to restrict my users to a Mozilla based browser.
Even more, you will have to deal with problems from those users who install various personal firewalls, since a lot of them (like Norton Personal Firewall) don't allow sending HTTP_REFERER at all, IIRC. Using it 4 years ago was ok, but my recent experience with HTTP_REFERER is that you shouldn't use it these days unless you really have to (like tracking which external site surfer comes from). Using it for anything else (especially for security) is a guaranteed PITA.
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