Font fingerprinting

1. What is font fingerprinting?
2. What is fingerprinting technique?
3. Does Firefox prevent fingerprinting?
4. What are the 3 main types of fingerprints?

What is font fingerprinting?

Fonts fingerprinting is a set of identification methods based on what fonts you have and how they are drawn inside your browser. Generally, there are two methods by which websites are able to identify fonts: Measuring font metrics. Fonts list enumeration.

What is fingerprinting technique?

The technique involves three steps: (i) restriction of the DNA and ligation of oligonucleotide adapters, (ii) selective amplification of sets of restriction fragments, and (iii) gel analysis of the amplified fragments.

Does Firefox prevent fingerprinting?

Firefox blocks fingerprinting

The latest Firefox browser protects you against fingerprinting by blocking third-party requests to companies that are known to participate in fingerprinting. We've worked hard to enable this privacy protection while not breaking the websites you enjoy visiting.

What are the 3 main types of fingerprints?

There are three different types of fingerprints: patent, plastic, or latent. Patent prints can be seen without chemicals or equipment. Fingers that are dirty from blood, paint, or ink leave patent prints. Sweat and oil can also leave patent prints on glass or metal surfaces.