Cross-Browser Fingerprinting is a tracking technique that identifies and links user activities across different browsers by creating unique device identifiers based on system characteristics and configurations.
Data Points
- Hardware info
- System settings
- Screen properties
- Font lists
- Audio processing
Collection Methods
- JavaScript execution
- Canvas rendering
- Audio processing
- WebGL data
- System queries
Applications
- User tracking
- Fraud prevention
- Identity verification
- Risk assessment
- Authentication
Privacy Concerns
- User consent
- Data collection
- Tracking persistence
- Privacy rights
- Regulatory compliance
Prevention Methods
- Browser settings
- Privacy tools
- System randomization
- Feature blocking
- Regular clearing
Cross-browser fingerprinting raises significant privacy concerns while serving legitimate security purposes.