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Discussions on WindowsForum about incognito experiments focus on Google Chrome's new Script Blocking in Incognito feature, which uses a Masked Domain List (MDL) to block third-party scripts that perform browser fingerprinting. This experiment modifies the Fetch specification to provide a standard hook for blocking or shimming requests after checks like CSP and mixed content. The goal is to enhance user privacy during incognito browsing by preventing fingerprinting techniques. The thread explores how this incognito experiment works, its implications for privacy, and its potential impact on web compatibility.
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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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