How to Prevent Browser FingerPrinting
We can use different methods to prevent fingerprinting, but we cannot completely stop it. These are some of the ways you can reduce the risk of fingerprinting.
- Use incognito mode while you are using browsers like Chrome, safari, edge, and Firefox. Incognito mode reduces risk to some extent by making your browsing private. It does not save your browsing history, Cookies, and other information.
- Use Plugins to block scripts that can prevent you from ads and invisible trackers. Install Plugins like NoScript, Chameleon, CanvasBlocker, Disconnect, etc.
- Use anti-malware software which can create a wall of protection.
- Use a secured browser like Tor browser which directs the internet traffic to multiple relays and protects your privacy.
- Use a good VPN or virtual private network that hides your IP address and makes it difficult to track the user. VPN acts as a medium between you can your server where your IP address is safe, and trackers cannot keep a record of your IP address.
- Limiting JavaScript can reduce the risk of fingerprinting as the process of fingerprinting relies mostly on reading JavaScript. You can disable JavaScript in Chrome by going into the settings and then into site privacy and security.