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AliExpress tracks users via inaudible audio fingerprinting (beyondmachines.net)
submitted 4 weeks ago by randomname@scribe.disroot.org to c/privacy@lemmy.ca
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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/10925160

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If you shop on AliExpress and your Bluetooth headphones stop switching between devices, this is caused by hidden tracking scripts on the site, not broken hardware. Install uBlock Origin and add filter rules to block collina.js and fireyejs.js on aliexpress.com, then close all open AliExpress tabs and reload the site for the fix to take effect.

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AliExpress users report a privacy-invasive tracking mechanism on the company's homepage that interferes with Bluetooth hardware. The site runs hidden audio processes that prevent multipoint headphones from switching between devices. This behavior occurs even when the tab is idle and no media is visible to the user. The issue is caused by Alibaba's security scripts designed for device identification and anti-fraud detection.

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[–] CheerfulPassionFruit@lemmy.world 12 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

This is fucking diabolical and so far from ok

[–] A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip 3 points 4 weeks ago

May I introduce you to Alexa, Siri, and their little sisters on your smartphone? I think you'll hate them.

[–] EmilieEasie@fedinsfw.app 10 points 4 weeks ago

WHAT

[–] Ghoelian@piefed.social 10 points 4 weeks ago

This should be pretty easily noticeable. Their website will now constantly show the playing audio symbol. Even more noticeable than multi point pairing is probably that your headphones don't go to sleep anymore.

[–] Hiro8811@lemmy.world 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

That would be a problem if my PC had speakers or a mic

[–] A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip 7 points 4 weeks ago

And if it had, it would be a problem if my OS/browser allowed such unrestricted access in the first place.