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The fetch hook tag covers discussions about a proposed change to the Fetch specification that gives browsers a standard hook to block or modify network requests after normal checks like Content Security Policy and mixed content are performed. This mechanism is central to Google Chrome's experimental Script Blocking in Incognito feature, which uses a Masked Domain List to block third-party scripts known for browser fingerprinting. The tag focuses on browser security, privacy protections, and the technical implementation of request interception in web standards.
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    Script Blocking in Incognito: Chrome’s MDL-based Fingerprinting Protection

    Google is experimenting with a new Incognito-mode protection called Script Blocking in Incognito that will block third‑party scripts known to perform browser fingerprinting techniques, using a list‑based Masked Domain List (MDL) and a small change to the Fetch specification that gives browsers a...
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    • blocked domain list browser comparison browser security chrome cross-site tracking devtools fetch hook fingerprinting-protection incognito experiments incognito mode masked domain list mdl privacy privacy advocacy privacy sandbox script blocking subresource filtering third-party scripts whatwg fetch
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