[tbb-bugs] #11096 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Randomize MAC address before start of Tor

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#11096: Randomize MAC address before start of Tor
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 Reporter:  csoghoian                 |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  enhancement               |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  tbb-security              |  Actual Points:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 Replying to [comment:1 cypherpunks]:
 >
 > However, changing your MAC *is* good for preventing LAN adversaries from
 linking your presence/activity in different locations,
 This also the case with the black Van in front of your house sniffing WiFi
 traffic's matching your Mac

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