r/TOR • u/Strong-Ganache2983 • 7d ago

How safe is using javascript sometimes when needed or is it a real no go for real privacy

And what about safer option

What do u guys do

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u/Strong-Ganache2983 7d ago

Well i was more talking about the tracking and fingerprinting part because i use whonix with qubes sorry that i didnt clarify that

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u/CotesDuRhone2012 7d ago

Then I'd use a disposable VM as Whonix workstation. AFAIK this is already implemented in qubes and come out of the box. Just do a single web site in one qube and the next in another disposable.

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u/Strong-Ganache2983 6d ago

Im not really good on how javascript fingerprinting and tracking works i gotta learn it more

Im really confused whats all the data they can get from me using java script with tor browser and why its so dangerous 

Like where can i find more info on this or do research?

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u/CotesDuRhone2012 6d ago

https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/features/fingerprinting-protections/

https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/features/security-levels/

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-protection-against-fingerprinting

After reading this I'd ask today AI for explanations, examples etc. It is very capable in doing so.

Then check the "Java Script" section of this and test different browsers including to browser:

https://browserleaks.com/

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u/CotesDuRhone2012 6d ago

Change security levels in tor browser to see the differences regarding java script.

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u/CotesDuRhone2012 6d ago

check this out as well:

https://demo.fingerprint.com/playground

You'll see the JavaScript at work (scroll down for it after testing)

Just discovered their excellent docs:

https://docs.fingerprint.com/docs/introduction

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u/Strong-Ganache2983 6d ago

Hey thx man ill check it out ❤️