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AliExpress embedded a script that plays an inaudible audio file to measure device differences, building a fingerprint without cookies. · 2026-08-28
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AliExpress has not made an official statement as of August 25. · 2026-08-28

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Brave Blocks AliExpress Audio Fingerprinting Script

On August 23, Brave's official X account claimed AliExpress embedded a script that plays an inaudible audio file to measure device differences, building a fingerprint without cookies. Brave said it would block the script by default. As of August 25, AliExpress has not made an official statement.