Blog: Fingerprinting
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Canvas fingerprinting explained: what it is and why it is not enough
Canvas fingerprinting reads how a browser draws an image. Learn what it is, what it means for privacy and why it is only one input among many in a device ID.
What is browser fingerprinting? How it works and what it reveals
Browser fingerprinting recognises a browser from the signals it shows every website, such as canvas, WebGL, fonts and audio. How it works and what it is for.
Fingerprint test sites compared: amiunique, BrowserLeaks and more
amiunique, Cover Your Tracks, BrowserLeaks and the FingerPrint Checker test each answer a different question about your browser fingerprint. Which one to use.
Device fingerprinting: how it works in browsers and mobile apps
Device fingerprinting identifies a browser or app install from its signals instead of cookies. How it works, how accurate it is, and how it stops abuse.