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At this point, I’m convinced that the web is now sophisticated enough that it’s inherently unsafe, and anyone who wants to track you has a myriad of nuanced way
by andrewmcwatters 3y ago
At this point, I’m convinced that the web is now sophisticated enough that it’s inherently unsafe, and anyone who wants to track you has a myriad of nuanced ways to probe various technical indicators, timings, and form heuristics about who you might be at the very least.
Considering there are commercial solutions KNOWN to do this today, and do so with staggering accuracy even through VPNs and relays such as Apple’s, it seems like a game that can’t be cat-and-moused anymore.
It’s done, there’s too much exposed information when browsing the web.
Ironically, even Stallman’s technique of emailing webpages to himself to read is risky depending on how the page is sent to him and whether scripts are completely removed or disabled.
It just feels like playing with fire. You always have the chance of being burned. Or rather, the only winning move is to not play.
- SapporoChris 3y agoThe last line of your comment appears hypocritical.
- waihtis 3y agoTails OS is still a thing