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[tor-bugs] #27516 [Applications/Tor Browser]: New Identity hotkey/keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+U) is inhibited while cursor is in a text box
#27516: New Identity hotkey/keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+U) is inhibited while
cursor is in a text box
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Reporter: abie2E | Owner: tbb-team
Type: defect | Status: new
Priority: Medium | Milestone:
Component: Applications/Tor Browser | Version:
Severity: Normal | Keywords: fingerprinting
Actual Points: | Parent ID:
Points: | Reviewer:
Sponsor: |
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Since the TBB 8.0 update, I now use the keyboard shortcut/hotkey to select
New Identity (previously I used the menu path in the TorButton, whose
removal I believe is misguided - but I digress).
But the hotkey doesn't work if the text cursor is in a text input area on
a web page, it seems. And in some cases it even just outputs the letter
"U" into that input, which is potentially even a fingerprinting
information leak in some contexts. It also jeopardizes users who may have
to quickly conceal their private activities, who would use this keyboard
shortcut as a kind of "Boss Key" as was found on old computer games.
I believe that this hotkey should work at all times and in all contexts as
long as a Tor Browser window is in focus.
Thank you to all who contribute to this wonderful and important project.
Do not be dissuaded from your courageous work.
Related: #17599
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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/27516>
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