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New FROST technique lets websites track visitors by analyzing SSD activity

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A new tracking technique called FROST (fingerprinting remotely using OPFS-based SSD timing) allows websites to spy on visitors by analyzing subtle interactions with their solid-state drives. This method can monitor what other sites a visitor is viewing and what apps are open on their devices, representing a novel privacy-invasive technique that goes beyond traditional browser-based tracking methods.

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...measuring subtle interactions with their solid-state drives.
The technique, named FROST (fingerprinting remotely using OPFS-based SSD timing), allows sites to monitor other sites a visitor is viewing and what apps are open on their devices.
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Websites have a new way to spy on visitors: analyzing their SSD activity - Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/websites-have-a-new-way-to-spy-on-visitors-analyzing-their-ssd-activity/ Don't watch. Nothing to see here if you have nothing

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