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AliExpress tracks users with inaudible audio fingerprinting technique
In recent months, AliExpress has been accused of using inaudible audio signals to track users' browsers. Software engineer Matthew Callaghan found that his Bluetooth headphones stopped playing audio when he visited the site. This led to the discovery of scripts that create a unique fingerprint for each visitor, raising privacy concerns and prompting browser developers to enhance protections against such tracking methods.

Published Aug 24, 2026