Fingerprinting replaces cookies as primary online tracking method, says analysis

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A technical analysis argues that device and browser fingerprinting has supplanted traditional cookies as the dominant method for tracking users online. The article, discussed on Hacker News, explains that fingerprinting compiles unique device characteristics like screen resolution and installed fonts. This method creates a persistent identifier without relying on stored cookies. Privacy advocates are concerned as this tracking is harder for users to detect or block. The shift represents a significant change in how user behavior is monitored across the web.

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