In this regard, Firefox’s vast library of browser add-ons is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, the researchers found that some add-ons, such as those that enhance searching, may store information that’s supposed to be purged after a private browsing session.

On the other hand, a number of Firefox extensions (some of which are available for other browsers) can protect your privacy to a degree that’s far above and beyond what private browsing can do. For comprehensive control over your privacy, install and use at least some of these eight Firefox extensions. [Full article]