AliExpress Silent WebAudio Fingerprinting Uses Bluetooth Hardware
beyondmachines.net
AliExpress uses hidden WebAudio graphs to fingerprint devices, which blocks Bluetooth multipoint headphones from switching audio sources. The tracking relies on obfuscated scripts that maintain an active audio pipeline even when muted.

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/10925160

Archived version

If you shop on AliExpress and your Bluetooth headphones stop switching between devices, this is caused by hidden tracking scripts on the site, not broken hardware. Install uBlock Origin and add filter rules to block collina.js and fireyejs.js on aliexpress.com, then close all open AliExpress tabs and reload the site for the fix to take effect.

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AliExpress users report a privacy-invasive tracking mechanism on the company’s homepage that interferes with Bluetooth hardware. The site runs hidden audio processes that prevent multipoint headphones from switching between devices. This behavior occurs even when the tab is idle and no media is visible to the user. The issue is caused by Alibaba’s security scripts designed for device identification and anti-fraud detection.

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  • Hiro8811
    81·
    2 months ago

    That would be a problem if my PC had speakers or a mic

    • A_norny_mousse@piefed.zipEnglish
      7·
      2 months ago

      And if it had, it would be a problem if my OS/browser allowed such unrestricted access in the first place.