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>this is why I run ad blockers.

It's important to note that this isn't fixed by ad blockers. To avoid this kind of fingerprinting, you need to disable JavaScript or use a browser like Firefox which randomizes extension UUIDs.



Yes, but FF also prevents the extension scanning. It's scandalous that Chrome allows this!




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