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fingerprinting is a vulnerability that didn't exist previously (when browsers were designed). it's now difficult to remove that capability without affecting si
by chii 4y ago
fingerprinting is a vulnerability that didn't exist previously (when browsers were designed).
it's now difficult to remove that capability without affecting sites (display-wise, not fingerprinting-wise). reality sucks.
- account42 4y agoThe "vulnerability" has always existed, it was just not as widely exploited (or at least not known to be). As for how to fix it: When the cost for technical measures to ensure security gets too high we need legal measures to ensure a higher-trust society where such technical measures are not needed. We don't all live in locked down fortresses with bullet proof windows and filtered air and water supplies either even though technically that makes us more vulnerable.