Firefox@Lemmy.world : Does Firefox block websites from uploading data that could be used for fingerprinting like resolution, installed fonts, etc.? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by TheTwelveYearOld@lemmy.world to c/firefox@lemmy.world

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Fingerprinting works by collecting bits of information about the browser and device to identify users. Couldn't browsers like Firefox see when a website gets such info with JS and either prevent or ask permission from the user for the website to make HTTP requests to upload such information to the website. Idk if they do something like this already.

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[-] TheOneWithTheHair@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

On Firefox 127.0.2 (64-bit)

https://www.amiunique.org/fingerprint

"Yes! You are unique among the 2702674 fingerprints in our entire dataset. "

Lists plugins, list of fonts (JS), and more.

this post was submitted on 29 Jun 2024

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