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AliExpress caught using silent audio to fingerprint visitors’ browsers

Published August 24, 2026 · Malwarebytes Labs

Researchers discovered that AliExpress's website plays inaudible audio to generate a unique signature of each visitor's browser. This audio-based fingerprinting technique lets the site identify and track users without depending on cookies, meaning shoppers can be recognized even if they clear their browser data.

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