The Myth of Incognito Mode: Why “Private Browsing” Isn’t So Private

Incognito mode, often marketed as a private browsing tool, offers minimal privacy by only preventing local history and cookies from being saved. It fails to protect users from being tracked by ISPs, employers, websites, or government surveillance, crea…


This content originally appeared on Web Designer Depot and was authored by Louise North

Incognito mode, often marketed as a private browsing tool, offers minimal privacy by only preventing local history and cookies from being saved. It fails to protect users from being tracked by ISPs, employers, websites, or government surveillance, creating a false sense of security.


This content originally appeared on Web Designer Depot and was authored by Louise North


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