| Title |
Stealth tracking: the hidden threats of browser fingerprinting and phishing |
| Authors |
Chalyi, Oleksii ; Pivoras, Laurynas ; Driaunys, Kęstutis |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
CEUR Workshop proceedings: IVUS 2025: proceedings of the 30th international conference on Information Society and University Studies (IVUS 2025), Kaunas, Lithuania, 15 May 2025 / edited by: I. Veitaitė, A. Lopata, T. Krilavičius, M. Woźniak.. Aachen : CEUR-WS. 2026, vol. 4213, p. 30-39.. ISSN 1613-0073 |
| Keywords [eng] |
browser fingerprinting ; browser phishing ; information gathering ; information security ; information value evaluation ; risks ; social engineering |
| Abstract [eng] |
This research examines browser-based information gathering techniques, distinguishing between passive browser fingerprinting, which collects data without user interaction, and active browser phishing techniques that require minimal user engagement. The study evaluates the types of information that browsers expose, their security implications, and the effectiveness of countermeasures. A risk-based information value estimation model is introduced to assess the sensitivity of collected data. Experiments using AmIUnique and BrowserScan demonstrate the extent of fingerprintable attributes, while phishing simulations highlight the risks of unauthorized access to user credentials, clipboard data, and hardware resources. The findings indicate that passive browser fingerprinting poses a moderate privacy risk, whereas active browser phishing techniques present a more severe threat. The research underscores the need for improved browser security measures, user awareness, and proactive countermeasures to mitigate these threats. |
| Published |
Aachen : CEUR-WS |
| Type |
Conference paper |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2026 |
| CC license |
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