Automatic Discovery of Emerging Browser Fingerprinting Techniques
Junhua Su, Alexandros Kapravelos
Abstract
With the progression of modern browsers, online tracking has become the most concerning issue for preserving privacy on the web. As major browser vendors plan to or already ban third-party cookies, trackers have to shift towards browser fingerprinting by incorporating novel browser APIs into their tracking arsenal. Understanding how new browser APIs are abused in browser fingerprinting techniques is a significant step toward ensuring protection from online tracking.
Topics & Concepts
BitTorrent trackerWeb browserComputer scienceWorld Wide WebTracking (education)Client-side scriptingComputer securityWeb APIWeb pageThe InternetWeb navigationEye trackingArtificial intelligencePsychologyPedagogyInternet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-votingSpam and Phishing DetectionAdvanced Malware Detection Techniques