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Apple & Google Privacy Updates Webinar Recap
October 2, 2023

Apple & Google Privacy Updates Webinar Recap

Get updated on the recent browser privacy changes from Apple and Google in this recap of our webinar with our co-founder and CTO Valentin Vasilyev.

Reducing Payment Fraud with Reliable Visitor Identification
September 22, 2023

Reducing Payment Fraud with Reliable Visitor Identification

Payment fraud is a common issue in online financial transactions for goods or services. In this article, we will cover how using a reliable identification signal can greatly assist in enhancing your credit card anti-fraud workflows.

Using VPN and Tor: Benefits, Risks, and How They Affect Browser Fingerprints
September 19, 2023

Using VPN and Tor: Benefits, Risks, and How They Affect Browser Fingerprints

VPNs and Tor both give anonymity by shielding a device's true IP address. Whether you're looking to ensure your privacy or the security of your applications, here's what you should keep in mind.

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How to Stop Credential Stuffing Attacks
September 15, 2023

How to Stop Credential Stuffing Attacks

Learn how to prevent automated attacks on your login page with our visitor identification API. Check out the full source code for a credential stuffing prevention use case.

How to Prevent Bots from Scraping Your Content
September 8, 2023

How to Prevent Bots from Scraping Your Content

Protect your content from web scraping by reliably detecting bots and browser automation tools with Fingerprint Pro Bot Detection.

omnichannel fraud
March 28, 2023

Omnichannel fraud detection and prevention: best practices to protect your business

Omnichannel fraud is a sophisticated form of financial crime that can occur through a variety of digital channels. Learn about the types of omnichannel fraud, the impact, and how you can protect your business.

triangulation fraud
March 27, 2023

Three’s a crowd: how to prevent triangulation fraud in your business

Triangulation fraud is a type of eCommerce fraud that involves three primary players: a genuine customer, a scammer acting as a secret middleman, and a legitimate eCommerce website fulfilling the genuine customer's order. Learn how triangulation fraud works and what you can do to protect your online business from it.

letterboxing
March 21, 2023

What is letterboxing, and can it prevent browser fingerprinting?

Letterboxing forces your browser window dimensions to multiples of 100 or 50 pixels and fills the extra space with gray bars on the sides of the page. Learn how letterboxing works and if letterboxing can truly prevent browser fingerprinting.

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online advertisment fraud
March 16, 2023

How to prevent advertising fraud

Any botnet or automated activity using fraudulent clicks, referrals, malicious redirects, or malware installations is considered advertising fraud. Learn how you can prevent advertising fraud and boost your return on ad spend (ROAS).

online insurance fraud
March 10, 2023

Online insurance fraud: types, techniques, prevention

Cyber-criminals engage in online insurance fraud by submitting applications with fabricated data or creating multiple accounts to "double dip" on fraudulent claims. Learn more about online insurance fraud and what you can do to prevent it.

Online marketplace fraud
February 28, 2023

Online marketplace fraud: how to protect your business and users

Online marketplace fraud is when unethical buyers or sellers try to make an illicit profit through fraudulent activity. Learn about common types of marketplace scams and how you can protect your users from online marketplace fraud.

Bank drop fraud
February 24, 2023

Understanding Bank Drop Scams: Prevention and Protection

Learn how bank drop scams work, their tactics, and their impact on banks and customers. Learn about preventive measures like KYC compliance, 2FA, and awareness of common scams.