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these tracking scripts are essentially malware, maybe browser vendors could store hashes of these scripts in the same way an antivirus stores hashes of viruses.
by aussieguy1234 7y ago
these tracking scripts are essentially malware, maybe browser vendors could store hashes of these scripts in the same way an antivirus stores hashes of viruses.
Then block the scripts, do a daily update of the latest hashes as they appear. Include an option for expert users to report new scripts.
- jdnenej 7y agoLast I saw the Firefox blocker had a domain block list for removing the ad scripts. It's not as effective as other tracker blockers which heuristics but it's less likely to break the page for users.
- aussieguy1234 7y agoif domain blocking because widespread, I wouldn't be surprised if tracking vendors ask their users to self host their scripts
- icebraining 7y agoSelf-hosted scripts are less useful for tracking, since a cookie generated on a visit to site A won't be visible when the user visits site B. So if vendors switch to that, it's good news.