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by btown 17 days ago
The last screenshot in the OP article mentions that "a browser extension... adding random noise to canvas data" can be detected. Which isn't to say this perfectly detects all such randomization, but it's certainly an active part of the arms race.
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Yes but the idea is that the protection should be part of the browser itself, then it becomes the expected norm AND isn't really "detectable" since there's no extension to redefine javascript variables. Scraper-friendly solutions like Camoufox or CloakBrowser make such changes to avoid having the same fingerprint every time while still appearing normal.