In information security, a fingerprinting algorithm uniquely identifies the hardware, software or data. Just as human fingerprints uniquely identify people for practical purposes. This fingerprint may be used in penetration tests or for vulnerability management.
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How much does disabling JavaScript restrict browser fingerprinting?
According to EFF's Panopticlick web browser fingerprinting test canvas & WebGL fingerprinting require JavaScript and (at least) screen size, color depth, browser plugins, time zone, language, system fonts, platform and touch support are detected via…
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Does Google read a device fingerprint?
Does Google use a device fingerprint?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Device_fingerprint
Will Google websites ask Chrome produce a fingerprint? Will Chrome produce a fingerprint for any and all websites that request it? Will a free news website…
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My internet fingerprint
Please, Do you know any way to delete absolutely all my info from the web? Like, all the info in social media, public places, forums, photoblog. I was using those places without control or worries about privacy. Since my computer got infected with…
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