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Browser Fingerprinting Overview

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What is browser fingerprinting?

Creating a unique identity for an individual based on browser data (correct)
Encrypting a user's online activity to protect privacy
Hacking into a user's browser to gather sensitive information
Tracking a user's online behavior using cookies

Why has there been a rejection of cookies as an online tracking tool?

Cookies are difficult to implement on websites
Cookies slow down website loading times
Cookies are not effective in tracking online behavior
Widespread misuse of sensitive data by firms (correct)

How does browser fingerprinting create a unique 'fingerprint' for individuals?

By tracking users' physical location only
By encrypting users' browsing history
By analyzing users' social media profiles
By combining various browser settings and configurations (correct)

What type of information does browser fingerprinting collect to build a unique identity?

Device model, language, location, time zone, and more (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why can browser fingerprinting be surprisingly accurate in identifying users?

By combining seemingly innocuous settings into a unique 'fingerprint' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major differences between browser fingerprinting and cookies?

Browser fingerprinting uses public information while cookies are heavily regulated. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some websites use fingerprinting?

To sell user data to data brokers. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How was browser fingerprinting originally developed?

To track and block devices associated with suspicious activity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of browser fingerprinting by marketing companies?

To serve targeted advertising based on user activity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which browsers mentioned in the text take actions to combat some tracking techniques?

Firefox and Safari (B) Signup and view all the answers

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