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[[wikipedia:Fingerprint_(computing)|'''Fingerprinting''']] consists on attempting to uniquely identify someone or something, so that it becomes easier to [[wikipedia:Web_tracking|track]]. | |||
A '''[[wikipedia:Device fingerprint|device fingerprint]]''' is a collection of information about a device's hardware and configuration. Unlike an IP address, which is a singular piece of data that users can manipulate for privacy and security (such as using a VPN service or resetting network connections), a device fingerprint holds a series of specified data that can be uniquely attributed to a device or user (or a group thereof), and are therefore much harder to protect from tracking and abuse of privacy. | A '''[[wikipedia:Device fingerprint|device fingerprint]]''' is a collection of information about a device's hardware and configuration. Unlike an IP address, which is a singular piece of data that users can manipulate for privacy and security (such as using a VPN service or resetting network connections), a device fingerprint holds a series of specified data that can be uniquely attributed to a device or user (or a group thereof), and are therefore much harder to protect from tracking and abuse of privacy. | ||