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Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red handed
AliExpress was found to be fingerprinting site visitors by emitting inaudible sounds that browsers detect, a method that interfered with…
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AliExpress was found to be fingerprinting site visitors by emitting inaudible sounds that browsers detect, a method that interfered with a researcher’s Bluetooth headphones. The technique, described as outdated yet still intrusive, was identified by a security researcher who observed the sound‑based metric in use on the retailer’s site. This discovery highlights ongoing privacy concerns surrounding browser fingerprinting practices.
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