Browser fingerprinting occurs when special scripts are used to gather information about the user (browser, time zone, default language, etc.) so that websites can uniquely identify the user.

 

What is browser fingerprinting

 

Browser fingerprinting (also known as device fingerprinting or online fingerprinting) is a tracking technique used by websites to collect user information. The script runs silently in the background and identifies a wealth of information about your device and browser which, when pieced together, forms a unique online "fingerprint" that can be tracked across the internet and across browsing sessions .

 

What exactly can the script collect? Scripts collect a lot of information about the device you are using, such as your operating system, browser cookies, software installed on your device, the time zone you are in, the language you read in, and more. Can determine whether an ad blocker is used, screen resolution and color depth, browser extensions installed, graphics card and drivers, and detailed technical specifications.

 

Browser fingerprinting provides specific attributes about your device and its settings that can unambiguously identify you among Internet users. Even with millions of internet users and billions of devices. In fact, the device can fingerprint the user with 90-99% accuracy.

 

The difference between browser fingerprints and cookies

 

Are online fingerprints the same as tracking cookies? Cookies and fingerprints are completely different. Digital fingerprinting is a new concept to many, but you may be more familiar with tracking cookies, which allow you to track users across the web.

 

One difference between fingerprints and cookies is that the latter are regulated. This means that websites have to notify the user and get permission to use them (these notifications are pop-ups that appear on most websites) This is not the case with digital fingerprinting, it happens quietly without the user's knowledge or consent.

 

Cookies can be deleted, but browser fingerprints cannot. Fingerprints can identify the same user when you revisit this website or visit other websites. Collectively, the information obtained from your browsing activity can reveal your online history, preferences, hobbies, and even life situations, and can be accessed when you are not logged into a website or using a private mode. Even if you're logged in, they can still recognize you.

 

What is an anti-fingerprint browser?

 

The anti-fingerprint browser is a browser that can prevent websites from identifying your fingerprint information, especially for cross-border e-commerce multi-account anti-association effects. Anti-fingerprint browsers, such as Bit anti-fingerprint browsers, can hide your digital identity and confuse website scripts, making it impossible for cross-border e-commerce platforms to collect accurate information to build digital fingerprints, and to judge whether you use multiple accounts to open a store.

 

Why can the anti-fingerprint browser be anti-associated?

 

The anti-fingerprint browser can set parameters such as canvas fingerprint, WebGL fingerprint, rendering fingerprint, device fingerprint, and audio fingerprint. When you set up these environments, each environment is like an independent device. Devices that support cross-border account login will naturally not be associated.