AliExpress allegedly uses your browser's audio system to fingerprint your PC — hidden code runs even when no sound is playing

Source: Tom's Hardware UK· editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) , Kunal Khullar· August 25, 2026
AliExpress allegedly uses your browser's audio system to fingerprint your PC — hidden code runs even when no sound is playing

A developer's investigation into a Bluetooth headphone issue uncovered hidden Web Audio processing on AliExpress that allegedly fingerprints browsers and collects detailed device information.

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