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fasteriktoday at 2:57 PM1 replyview on HN

>this is why I run ad blockers.

It's important to note that this isn't fixed by ad blockers. To avoid this kind of fingerprinting, you need to disable JavaScript or use a browser like Firefox which randomizes extension UUIDs.


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spopejoytoday at 3:18 PM

Yes, but FF also prevents the extension scanning. It's scandalous that Chrome allows this!