Browser Fingerprinting
Pierre Laperdrix, Nataliia Bielova, Benoît Baudry, Gildas Avoine
Abstract
With this article, we survey the research performed in the domain of browser fingerprinting, while providing an accessible entry point to newcomers in the field. We explain how this technique works and where it stems from. We analyze the related work in detail to understand the composition of modern fingerprints and see how this technique is currently used online. We systematize existing defense solutions into different categories and detail the current challenges yet to overcome.
Topics & Concepts
Computer scienceField (mathematics)Domain (mathematical analysis)Data scienceWorld Wide WebHuman–computer interactionComputer securityMathematicsPure mathematicsMathematical analysisAdvanced Malware Detection TechniquesInternet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-votingHate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection