Research shows websites can infer user activity, even in private browsing
By Maria Dinzeo ( June 19, 2026, 13:03 GMT | Comment) -- Websites already have plenty of ways to track visitors. Now security researchers have unearthed another: inferring what sites and apps users open by measuring tiny delays in their computer’s storage drive, without relying on cookies or direct access to browsing history.The privacy conscious have a new reason to sweat. Security researchers have exposed a new way for websites to spy on visitors, even if they block cookies or browse in private mode....
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