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AliExpress uses silent Web Audio fingerprinting to track users

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A security researcher discovered that AliExpress was employing silent Web Audio API fingerprinting to track users' browsers and devices. This technique operates without any audible cues, making it difficult for users to detect. The vulnerability was brought to light due to a Bluetooth glitch. AI

IMPACT This discovery highlights a novel tracking method that could potentially be integrated into AI-driven personalization or security systems, though its direct impact on AI operations is currently minimal.

RANK_REASON Discovery of a specific tracking technique used by a commercial entity.

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AliExpress uses silent Web Audio fingerprinting to track users

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · firethering ·

    A Bluetooth glitch exposed AliExpress using silent Web Audio fingerprinting to measure browsers and devices without users hearing a thing. https:// firethering.

    A Bluetooth glitch exposed AliExpress using silent Web Audio fingerprinting to measure browsers and devices without users hearing a thing. https:// firethering.com/aliexpress-web -audio-fingerprinting/ # security # privacy # technews # AI # developers # tracking # aliexpress

    LINKS firethering.com/aliexpress-web-audio-fing…

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