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Russia is intensifying its internet crackdown with widespread restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram calls, while mandating the installation of a Kremlin-backed 'super-app' called Max. This strategy, combined with pervasive mobile internet blackouts, aims to centralize digital control and surveillance, threatening both user privacy and the open web. The moves reflect a broader shift toward Chinese-style digital authoritarianism, with profound implications for developers, cybersecurity, and global tech policy.

Browser fingerprinting techniques allow websites to silently collect detailed user data, from device specs to behavioral patterns, creating unique identifiers that bypass traditional privacy tools. This deep dive reveals how these methods work and why developers must prioritize ethical implementations to safeguard user trust in an era of pervasive surveillance.