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On Librewolf i got 16.48 bits of information, on TOR browser 10.32 bits, but on Tails I managed to get only 9.3 bits.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Your browser fingerprint appears to be unique among the 183,951 tested in the past 45 days.

Currently, we estimate that your browser has a fingerprint that conveys at least 17.49 bits of identifying information.

well shoot my mobile failed that test lmao

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I got exactly that number too, but also when I looked at the detailed results section lots of it was incorrect. It got that I was on some sort of Linux and using some sort of FF variant, but things like time zone, plugins, screen resolution and system fonts were all wrong.

So sending out 17.49 bits of largely identifying bullshit is still okay I think lol.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

Could it be that the browser shares false information on purpose?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

I got 17.5 on my Desktop Firefox lol