Fingerprinting Articles

We are now Fingerprint
May 31, 2022

FingerprintJS is now Fingerprint

We have dropped the "JS" and are now known as Fingerprint. Read more about our decision and how this impacts our customers.

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May 9, 2022

An Overview of iOS Fraud Detection APIs and Device Fingerprinting Techniques

Discussing existing techniques and APIs native to iOS that allow developers to harden application security. It weighs all the main pros and cons of methods that are provided by Apple and covers an alternative approach that is successfully deployed in our fraud detection solutions on other platforms.

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April 7, 2022

TLS fingerprinting: What it is and how to implement it

TLS is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts internet traffic for online security. It aids in understanding network activity and preventing fraud.

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illustration of incognito browser window
March 22, 2022

Storing Anonymous Browsing Preferences Using Browser Fingerprinting

Let's take a look at how Fingerprint works and some of its use cases, followed by a tutorial on implementing dark mode to demonstrate how to remember anonymous users’ cloaked preferences.

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February 16, 2022

Why is 99.5% accuracy important for preventing fraud?

Fingerprint Pro's visitorID is the most accurate device identifier available. Learn why this matters when it comes to catching fraudsters and protecting your online business.

Best NPM browser fingerprinting packages
November 19, 2021

The Best NPM Packages for Browser Fingerprinting

The four best NPM packages for browser fingerprinting. In this article, we compare options by looking at their popularity, updated date, package size and more.

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Prevent 100% of Account Takeover Attacks from Bots with 2FA
October 26, 2021

Prevent 100% of Account Takeover Attacks from Bots with 2FA

Find out why Microsoft and Apple recommend 2FA for stopping automated bots and malicious humans from stealing your online accounts.

Demo: Disabling JavaScript Won’t Save You from Fingerprinting
October 21, 2021

Demo: Disabling JavaScript Won’t Save You from Fingerprinting

Turning off JavaScript may block advertisers from showing you ads, but it won't prevent your device from being uniquely identified. Find out how this is possible with no-JavaScript fingerprinting.

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October 12, 2021

A Guide to Ecommerce Merchant Fraud Protection in 2023

Ecommerce fraud is a type of cybercrime in which criminals use stolen credit card information or fake identities to make unauthorized purchases online. It can also involve identity theft, where criminals use stolen personal information such as names, addresses and Social Security numbers to open new accounts or take out loans in someone else’s name.

Android Wallpaper Identifcation
October 5, 2021

How Android Wallpaper Images Can Threaten Your Privacy

Android 12 features Material You, a new UI theming system based on color extraction. Find out how this feature jeopardizes user privacy and what you can do to protect yourself.

Account Takeover Fraud
September 16, 2021

Account takeover indicators that businesses should know to prevent digital identity fraud

Account takeover occurs when malicious actors steal login credentials to access customer accounts. Learn the tell-tale signs of account takeover attempts and how to prevent it from happening again.

6 Types of Ecommerce Fraud
September 15, 2021

6 Types of Ecommerce Fraud: Prevention Techniques

Ecommerce businesses face advanced, automated fraud, making detection harder. Understanding the 6 main fraud types helps in timely recognition and prevention.

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