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AliExpress accused of fingerprinting shoppers with silent audio trick that also muted a dev's headphones
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Summary
AliExpress is accused of using a deceptive audio trick to silently collect shoppers' biometric data, including fingerprints, potentially compromising user privacy. This technique involved playing a brief audio clip that triggered fingerprinting, even when users weren't actively interacting with the website. The practice has raised significant concerns about data collection and potential misuse.
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