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1. IP Address & Geolocation
Every request exposes your IP address. Using public APIs, this can be translated into your approximate location, ISP, and sometimes even your corporate network or VPN exit node. While not exact, it gives adversaries a starting point.
Obscuring your IP: use a VPN, Tor, or trusted proxy. For stronger anonymity, rotate exit nodes and avoid logging into personal accounts.
2. User-Agent Strings
Your browser sends a User-Agent header with details like browser version and OS. Combined with other signals, this can be used to create a fingerprint unique to you.
Defense: privacy browsers (Tor, Brave, hardened Firefox) can randomize or minimize UA leakage.
3. Web Security Implications
Attackers use this passive reconnaissance for:
- Phishing campaigns tailored to your city, ISP, or device.
- Exploiting vulnerabilities tied to outdated browser versions.
- Tracking and profiling across different sites.
Best practices: assume all sites log your metadata. Use HTTPS, script blockers, and minimal extensions.