Linux Professional InstituteFeb 25

Your browser leaves a hidden trail of data. 👣

Websites can learn about your device, location, and unique settings, and use that info for marketing purposes.

Read the latest Andrew Oram article to learn more: https://lpi.org/7g9a

@LPI #LPI #dataprivacy #privacy #browsertracking #cybersecurity #digitalprivacy #onlinetracking

N-gated Hacker NewsNov 22
In a twist that will surprise exactly no one 🙄, the internet is not a privacy utopia. Kevin Boone has bravely uncovered that — wait for it — browsers can track you! 🎉 Because clearly, no one knew the internet was watching you like a hawk 🦅, and your coronary artery secrets are safe... except they aren't.
https://kevinboone.me/fingerprinting.html #internetprivacy #browsertracking #datasecurity #onlineprivacy #technews #HackerNews #ngated
Kevin Boone: The privacy nightmare of browser fingerprinting

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BiyteLümMar 19, 2025

🔍 Think clearing cookies keeps you private? Think again.

Websites use browser fingerprinting to track you by:
✅ Your device & OS
✅ Installed fonts & plugins
✅ Screen resolution & settings

📌 How to block it:
✔ Use Firefox + Arkenfox
✔ Enable ResistFingerprinting
✔ Try Brave, Mullvad, or Tor

#Privacy #CyberSecurity #BrowserTracking

.:\dGh/:.Feb 13, 2025

I need a browser extension that blocks every fucking cookie and every fucking request made outside the domain im visiting.

I believe this is the way.

#Internet #Web #WebSurfing #Browser #Browsers #Technology #BrowserExtension #Cookies #Tracking #BrowserTracking

HostvixJul 23, 2024

Google will not phase out tracking cookies in Chrome after all

https://stackdiary.com/google-will-not-phase-out-tracking-cookies-in-chrome-after-all/

#Privacy #AdTracking #GoogleChrome #ThirdPartyCookies #OnlinePrivacy #DataCollection #UserControl #PrivacySettings #AdTech #BrowserPrivacy #DigitalPrivacy #UserConsent #PrivacySandbox #TrackingCookies #AdTargeting #PrivacyTools #DataProtection #UserChoice #BrowserSettings #PrivacyExtensions #UserData #OnlineSecurity #AdTransparency #UserRights #PrivacyControls #DataPrivacy #BrowserTracking

Google will not phase out tracking cookies in Chrome after all

Google has reversed its decision to phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move initially seen as a significant step towards improving

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Mikael OdhageMay 24, 2024

Energy Conservation with Open Source Ad Blockers

https://libranet.de/display/0b6b25a8-1066-5119-91e0-1db621337591

Energy Conservation with Open Source Ad Blockers

by Joshua M. Pearce Technologies 2020, 8(2), 18; doi.org/10.3390/technologies80… > Abstract > Internet-related electricity consumption is rising rapidly a...