The ironic truth is, privacy extensions make you more unique, since fewer people have them. So a smart tracker could detect that, ignore the signals disrupted by the extension and focus on the ones that are not.
The tracking mechanisms that this article uses are not the only ones available to actual bad actors.
If adoption spreads, that would no longer be true. So, instead of providing reasons not to use these types of measures, you’re just confirming that it’s the right path.
I’m aware, should still be less unique than a fingerprint. Although there are much more invasive techniques, question is if developers actually use those, instead of going the easy route and detect most users anyway.
But note this paragraph in the article:
The tracking mechanisms that this article uses are not the only ones available to actual bad actors.
It’s like if you’re the only one with a hoodie and mask in a crowd ~ but if everyone is wearing one, it’s much more effective disguise
If adoption spreads, that would no longer be true. So, instead of providing reasons not to use these types of measures, you’re just confirming that it’s the right path.
I’m aware, should still be less unique than a fingerprint. Although there are much more invasive techniques, question is if developers actually use those, instead of going the easy route and detect most users anyway.