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Adblock Filters Expose User Location Even With VPN Protection

Adblock Filters Expose User Location Even With VPN Protection

A new fingerprinting technique called “Adbleed” reveals that VPN users aren’t as anonymous as they think. While VPNs hide your IP address and encrypt traffic, they can’t conceal which country-specific adblock filter lists are installed in your browser and that’s enough to expose your location. How Adblockers Create a Privacy Leak Most adblockers like uBlock […]
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