Avast - Anti-Fingerprinting Desktop Application
Outsmarting Online Trackers: The Development of Avast's Anti-Fingerprinting Desktop Application
Overview
Avast is committed to protecting user privacy online. Their Anti-Fingerprinting desktop application safeguards users' machines from websites that attempt to track them. This application prioritizes accessibility and was developed with desktop automation tools in mind.
What we did
UI/UX Design
Web App Development
Industry
Social Networking
Location
Mumbai, India
Business Challenge:
Websites can use various techniques to fingerprint a user's machine, revealing information like browser version, operating system, and installed fonts. This information can be used to track users across the web and build a profile of their online activity.
CN Techies Solution:
The CNT team developed a desktop application that combats these fingerprinting attempts. The application leverages the following:
- In-depth Research: Avast researched fingerprinting parameters and privacy settings to develop a robust anti-fingerprinting algorithm.
- Blocking Sneaky Tracking: The application thwarts websites from sniffing into a user's machine and gathering information for tracking purposes.
Results
Avast's Anti-Fingerprinting application empowers users to:
- Protect their Privacy: The application shields users from website tracking efforts, safeguarding their online privacy.
- Enhanced Security: By preventing fingerprinting, users gain extra control over the information they share online.
Stay invisible online with Avast!
Discover CN Techies' desktop app for enhanced privacy.
