[ NNSquad ] Researchers Expose Cunning Online Tracking Service That Can't Be Dodged

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Researchers Expose Cunning Online Tracking Service That Can't Be Dodged

http://j.mp/ndoBts  (Wired)

   "Researchers at U.C. Berkeley have discovered that some of the net's
    most popular sites are using a tracking service that can't be evaded -
    even when users block cookies, turn off storage in Flash, or use
    browsers' "incognito" functions.  The service, called KISSmetrics, is
    used by sites to track the number of visitors, what the visitors do on
    the site, and where they come to the site from - and the company says
    it does a more comprehensive job than its competitors such as Google
    Analytics.  But the researchers say the site is using sneaky
    techniques to prevent users from opting out of being tracked on
    popular sites, including the TV streaming site Hulu.com."

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