LG hat auf die Untersuchung von Gamers Nexus zu Smart-TVs reagiert. Der Hersteller erläutert die ACR-Funktion, bleibt bei vielen Vorwürfen jedoch vage.

LG hat auf die Untersuchung von Gamers Nexus zu Smart-TVs reagiert. Der Hersteller erläutert die ACR-Funktion, bleibt bei vielen Vorwürfen jedoch vage.

LG hat auf die Untersuchung von Gamers Nexus zu Smart-TVs reagiert. Der Hersteller erläutert die ACR-Funktion, bleibt bei vielen Vorwürfen jedoch vage.

A tracking SDK is third-party code compiled into a mobile app to record user activity and send it to outside servers. Mechanics, consent rules and disputes.

A tracking SDK is third-party code compiled into a mobile app to record user activity and send it to outside servers. Mechanics, consent rules and disputes.

AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform, has been secretly using the WebAudio API to track users and create detailed device fingerprints without their knowledge or consent. A developer named 'laserphile' discovered this practice while experiencing audio issues with their Bluetooth headphones when the AliExpress website was open. The site plays inaudible audio signals at zero volume, measuring hardware differences in how devices process these signals to generate unique digital fingerprints. This covert method allows Alibaba to collect data such as hardware memory, screen dimensions, network information, and more through the WebAudio API. Further analysis revealed the site also gathers data from other sources like canvas, WebGL, WebRTC, and mouse/touch events, forming a comprehensive device fingerprint. The tracking occurs without user awareness, making it a significant privacy concern. Experts recommend using privacy-focused browsers like Firefox or Brave, which can block such fingerprinting attempts and randomize data to protect users. This incident highlights the growing risks of online surveillance and the importance of digital privacy measures.

Three plaintiffs allege Ace Hardware's cookie banner was fake - Google Analytics and Bazaarvoice kept firing even after opt-out, violating federal wiretap law.

Three plaintiffs allege Ace Hardware's cookie banner was fake - Google Analytics and Bazaarvoice kept firing even after opt-out, violating federal wiretap law.

gtag.js get() API now supports parsing Google Analytics session numbers from session cookies, adding to existing session ID retrieval capabilities for improved user tracking.

Perplexity browser plans track user habits across web for "hyper personalized" ads like Google.

Three plaintiffs allege Ace Hardware's cookie banner was fake - Google Analytics and Bazaarvoice kept firing even after opt-out, violating federal wiretap law.

Three plaintiffs allege Ace Hardware's cookie banner was fake - Google Analytics and Bazaarvoice kept firing even after opt-out, violating federal wiretap law.

gtag.js get() API now supports parsing Google Analytics session numbers from session cookies, adding to existing session ID retrieval capabilities for improved user tracking.

Perplexity browser plans track user habits across web for "hyper personalized" ads like Google.

Did you know that advertising networks track a user’s location using PNG files? PNG is a popular file format for images on the internet, but it can also be used to collect valuable data for online advertising. This practice has become increasingly significant in the world of digital marketing, as it allows advertisers to target […]

TikTok tracks its users even if they're using other apps. The video platform therefore also knows what dating app you use