2013 · 251 citations · 8 references
ComputingComputer ScienceInformation SystemsAuthenticationComputer SecurityWeb SecurityBrowser SecurityData ProtectionPersonalizationWeb AuthenticationWeb PersonalizationBrowser FingerprintingBrowser-based AuthenticationPrivacyWebsite Fingerprinting
In the modern web, the browser has emerged as the vehicle of choice, which users are to trust, customize, and use, to access a wealth of information and online services. However, recent studies show that the browser can also be used to invisibly fingerprint the user: a practice that may have serious privacy and security implications.
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