How do you use Javascript safely without your identity being exposed?

[Chef K]

Javascript has been a big issue when it comes to Privacy, Security and Anonminity.

And even though many know this, some sites on I2P still require Javascript... sites like Invidious, Certain Online IRC Clients, Games and Media Content may unfortunately require it...

So if I need it, what can I do to make sure I'm still protected?

-Chef K

[Dwrf1n]

By Chance have you gathered any further research on this topic? At this time I simply use NoScript, and block JavaScript.

[lgillis]

https://browsergate.eu/updates/us-class-action-suit-over-browsergate-filed/ »Class Action Filed in California Federal Court Over LinkedIn’s Ongoing Hidden Browser Scanning of US Users«

The complaint alleges that LinkedIn Corporation, a Microsoft subsidiary, runs a covert surveillance system inside the browser of every Chrome user who visits linkedin.com.

The system remains active today. On every page load, LinkedIn’s code probes users’ computers for thousands of browser extensions, scans the page for traces of additional extensions, and assembles a device fingerprint from dozens of hardware and software characteristics. The results are encrypted, transmitted to LinkedIn’s servers, and reinjected into every subsequent request during the user’s session. The code runs during CPU idle time, a concealment technique that reduces the chance a user will notice the scanning. […]