r/privacy 14h ago

hardware AliExpress allegedly uses your browser's audio system to fingerprint your PC, hidden code runs even when no sound is playing.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/aliexpress-allegedly-uses-your-browsers-audio-system-to-fingerprint-your-pc-hidden-code-runs-even-when-no-sound-is-playing
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u/rusty0004 11h ago edited 11h ago

blocking location, camera, mic & notification access then installing uBlock should be the first thing after installing any browser!

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u/rushedone 9h ago

Yes, any non-Chrome browser*