eBay identifying apple product when plugged into computer

[Ferris]

This surely could be a way to track users. I plugged my ipod touch in my computer while logged into a seller account. I noticed a popup come with "iPod touch ##GB" on the sell link on eBay. If its able to identify an apple product being plugged in, Im sure they are able to read the SN attached to said device. Could be for linking etc. Just letting everyone know.

[ovidiu]

Can you clarify? Websites don't have access to that sort of information without a activeX (Silverlight?) or java permission.

[yankee]

Can you operate ebay without Silverlight?

[aking]

Ive seen the silverlight notice pop up on my screen but I have no idea what it is...

[ovidiu]

Silverlight is kind of a successor to activeX. Basically a competitor to Java, but more sophisticated.

[MM78]

Originally Posted by Ferris

This surely could be a way to track users. I plugged my ipod touch in my computer while logged into a seller account. I noticed a popup come with "iPod touch ##GB" on the sell link on eBay. If its able to identify an apple product being plugged in, Im sure they are able to read the SN attached to said device. Could be for linking etc. Just letting everyone know.

Do you have a screenshot?

[aspkin]

What browser are you using and if you know what plugins do you have active.. ?

[Ferris]

Firefox, and silverlight has been enabled for netflix. But when the question of "Do you want to enable silverlight" comes up on the ebay login page, I never confirm nor deny. I ignore it and continue as usual.

[J dub 1984]

This thread deserves a bump with the new iphones and samsung phones out., But I notticed with my iphone it would saved the drafts for posting if I were taking a picture