What is a Browser Fingerprint, and Why is it More “Deadly” Than an IP Address?
We all know that in the digital world, every user’s IP address is like an ID card that identifies your network location. But if you think changing your IP is enough to hide your tracks, you’re underestimating today’s tracking technologies. The real “threat” is the browser fingerprint. What is a browser fingerprint? Simply put, a browser fingerprint is a unique identifier generated by websites based on various pieces of information from your device—such as your operating system, browser version, fonts, screen resolution, language settings, time zone, plugins, and hardware performance. While these pieces of information may seem insignificant individually, when combined, they can uniquely identify you as a user—even if you clear your cookies, change your IP, or use incognito mode. For example: you might be using the same Chrome browser as many others, but your screen resolution is 1920×1080, your system language is Chinese, you have a certain developer plugin installed, and your tim...