Chrome-Stats extension
Fingerprint Shield
Browser fingerprinting protection for everybody.
What is Fingerprint Shield?
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Summary
Fingerprint Shield is a Firefox privacy WebExtension for browser desktop and Android that detects fingerprinting-like activity, and protects against fingerprinting. It generates a false positive relative to the browser data to prevent any collection for advertising purposes. If a little shield icon appears in the address bar beside the Bookmark icon, it means that the website you are visiting has tried to access the data of at least one canvas, and Fingerprint Shield has blocked it. Clicking on the WebExtension icon (this feature not working in Firefox for Android) will allow you to see how many and which canvases have been blocked.
Add-on description updated 24.09.2019
Limitations
- WebExtension only works on sites that allow content scripts.
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Safety
Risk impact
Fingerprint Shield may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Fingerprint Shield is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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