Fingerprinting analysis extension.

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September 7, 2015
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23.06KiB
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StopFingerprinting Extension

Web browser fingerprinting can be used by the websites to track the website visitors and build their profiles. In order to understand how this fingerprinting mechanism works, and provide corresponding protection we have developed a web browser extension StopFingerpinting.

The ultimate goal of the extension is to provide the protection from fingerprinting techniques. As a first step, StopFingerprinting extension is gathering the browser fingerprints (similar to those collected by Panopticlick) in order to analyse the stability of browser fingerprints.

The browser extension you are about to install only accesses user’s browser and operating system properties enlisted below and consequently sends the collected data to a secure server at INRIA. This data will only be used for research purposes inside INRIA and will not be shared with anyone outside of INRIA.

Information collected:

+ UserAgent
+ IP address
+ HTTP headers sent to the server
+ UserAgent reported by navigator object
+ Browser plugin details
+ Date and time information
+ Navigator language
+ Screen resolution
+ Color and pixel depth
+ System fonts
+ Cookie enabled
+ Java enabled
+ DoNotTrack enabled
+ Mime types
+ Math constants
+ IP as reported by flash to the server (it ignores proxy settings).
+ If accessibility is enabled.
+ Vidio driver compatibily with Flash Player.
+ Locales avialable in the system.
+ Cameras information including their name, bandwidth.
+ Microphones information including their codecs, gain, silence level, noise suppression level, and more.
+ If DRM is supported.
+ If there is an accelerometer enabled.
+ If Flash’s security settings are working in stricter (aka “exact”) mode.
+ If there are virtual and physical keyboards.
+ The default mouse cursor mode.
+ If Flash context menu APIs are available.
+ The list of fonts as reported by Flash.
+ If Flash Local Shared Storage is available.
+ Information about GPU video acceleration capabilities.
+ If multitouch is enabled, how much touchpoints and which gestures does it support.
+ CPU architecture.
+ Flash player’s version, manufacturer and debugging options information.
+ The system language as reported by Flash.
+ The OS and its version as reported by Flash.
+ The screen size, resoluction, color depth and pixel density as reported by Flash.
+ Video and audio codecs information.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "StopFingerprinting", "version": "1.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Fingerprinting analysis extension.", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "permissions": [ "notifications" ], "homepage_url": "http://stopfingerprinting.inria.fr/", "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "icons/48.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install StopFingerprinting extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install StopFingerprinting extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install StopFingerprinting extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install StopFingerprinting extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download StopFingerprinting extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a StopFingerprinting extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the StopFingerprinting Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the StopFingerprinting extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the StopFingerprinting extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for StopFingerprinting extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the StopFingerprinting extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download StopFingerprinting extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install StopFingerprinting extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the StopFingerprinting extension file

Select and download the StopFingerprinting extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the StopFingerprinting extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your StopFingerprinting extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the StopFingerprinting extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install StopFingerprinting extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Richard Bailey (ID: 0000000f92f1b9d0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/21/2018 Does not seem to do anything at all.

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S.M.Rokan Uddin. (Hossain) (ID: 00000038b4aba650) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2018 nice

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Skyline Plaza FC VA US (ID: 0000000dd37ac4e1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/19/2017 Made NO DIFFERENCE at https://panopticlick.eff.org/results?&t=111&dnt=111#fingerprintTable

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Meaty Muffin with Cheese (ID: 000000b73d1143bb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/09/2017 Does nothing. Tested here: https://panopticlick.eff.org

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M B (ID: 000000c1052dba2f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/09/2017 Does nothing to stop fingerprinting