[tor-bugs] #4767 [Torbutton]: torbutton disables the possibility to drag and save shortcut links

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Fri Dec 23 13:51:09 UTC 2011


#4767: torbutton disables the possibility to drag and save shortcut links
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 Reporter:  zeon2024   |          Owner:  mikeperry
     Type:  defect     |         Status:  new      
 Priority:  major      |      Milestone:           
Component:  Torbutton  |        Version:           
 Keywords:             |         Parent:           
   Points:             |   Actualpoints:           
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Comment(by Sebastian):

 This is disabled because it is a security risk. Dragging stuff onto the
 desktop allows the operating system to bypass the Tor state, which means
 the site you visited is leaked.

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