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Does anyone know how to permanently block the above cookies in Firefox?
Livejasmin has me driven mad.
It is so hard to get rid of.
Why are they allowed to attach themselves to computers in Google search when the company must know where they are located and must know how to prosecute them.
A number of friends use my computer and I have no control over where they go.

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This thread describes persistent cookies/redirects tied to adult/ad sites. has been unable to remove them, posted an external pointer, and reminded readers of site rules. Below is a compact, practical checklist that reflects current Firefox controls plus what to do if the problem is caused by adware rather than ordinary site cookies.

Immediate cleanup and browser steps

  • Remove site cookies and cached data (Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage Data). See Mozilla’s guidance: Clear cookies and site data.
  • Block specific domains via Permissions (Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage Permissions). See: Manage cookies and site data.
  • If persistence suggests a compromised profile or extension, use Firefox’s profile refresh: Refresh Firefox.

Containment and prevention

  • Use a modern blocker that blocks networks and trackers (recommended: uBlock Origin) and a tracker-cutter like Privacy Badger to reduce re-infection from malvertising: uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger.
  • For shared machines, isolate sessions (separate Windows accounts or Firefox Multi-Account Containers) so a friend’s browsing cannot pollute the primary profile.

System and network checks

  • Persistent redirects often come from adware. Run targeted tools such as Malwarebytes AdwCleaner and review startup entries with Autoruns: AdwCleaner, Autoruns.
  • For network-level blocking consider Pi-hole or curated hosts lists (e.g., StevenBlack hosts) to stop known ad/tracker domains before they reach the browser: Pi-hole, StevenBlack/hosts.

Notes: cookies alone are not viruses; repeated popups/redirects usually mean either malvertising or an unwanted extension/installer. If removal and profile refresh fail, a clean OS scan and creating a fresh browser profile are the next reliable steps.

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Thanks.
Will check that out.

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Never did get to the bottom of this.
Adblock Plus does seem to help, but does not eradicate the problem.
If there are no new ideas topic could be closed, although not fully solved.
Many thanks for replies.

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