TechThe Register2h ago
Google Chrome lacks protection against one of the most basic and common ways to track users online
TL;DRChrome doesn't block browser fingerprinting, a basic tracking method despite privacy claims.
Why it matters: Chrome users assume they're protected; this gap undermines Google's privacy marketing and leaves millions exposed.
Browser fingerprinting is everywhere Google markets its Chrome browser by citing its superior safety features, but according to privacy consultant Alexander Hanff, Chrome does not protect against browser fingerprinting – a method of tracking people online by capturing technical…
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