Do i really need to clear my browser cache after using a https site to protect the privacy of the pages i visited?
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Mar 15, 20261815 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I've seen a number of online banking sites which, after logging out, have a message recommending that I clear my browser cache to ensure my private banking information remains secure. Is that really needed in this day and age? Isn't sending a 'no-cache' HTTP header and putting everything over HTTPS…
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Fix for: Do i really need to clear my browser cache after using a https site to protect the privacy of the pages i visited?
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They're just being careful. If the server sets the correct headers to make sure nothing is cached client-side it should be fine. Since the bank can't control if the browser acts like it's supposed to they ask you to make sure. Note that the header i…
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