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Browser Fingerprinting

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浏览器指纹

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/BROW-zer FING-ger-print-ing/

Also known as: device fingerprinting, canvas fingerprint

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Browser fingerprinting identifies you from a mix of technical traits (fonts, canvas, GPU, timezone) even without cookies.

Real-World Example

An ad network recognizing the same browser after cookie deletion via fingerprint similarity.

References

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