Browser fingerprinting is possible even with JavaScript disabled
The article discusses the issue of fingerprinting, a technique used to identify devices online. The author points out that many people believe that disabling JavaScript will protect them from data collection, such as IP addresses and browser information. However, the author argues that turning off JavaScript may not be enough to stop fingerprinting techniques. Particularly, many identification methods use other available data, such as installed fonts or browser properties. It becomes crucial to understand how various data collection techniques can work together to create unique user profiles. Therefore, the article recommends using comprehensive privacy protection solutions that can block these advanced tracking methods.