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GlassBox tool exposes what browsers leak to trackers and fraud scripts

A developer released GlassBox, a Show HN project that runs live in a browser to capture the same fingerprinting signals used by tracking and anti-fraud scripts, then displays them to the user instead of hiding them. Users can also paste a JSON report from another browser or session to compare fingerprints, and GlassBox scores similarity to indicate whether the two reports likely come from the same machine, engine family, or browser.

glassbox.codecanary.org · 2026-08-24

Atlas of Surveillance Database Lets Public Locate Flock Safety Cameras

A public research project called the Atlas of Surveillance has compiled the largest known database tracking police surveillance tools used across the United States, including automated license plate readers made by Flock Safety. The tool lets residents search by location to see whether local law enforcement agencies have deployed these camera systems in their area.

cnet.com · 2026-08-23