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Today, while cookies and their role in online tracking are widely recognized, fingerprinting represents a less visible menace. Browsers are developing features to mitigate these issues, but ultimately, the landscape of online tracking remains a complicated issue.
The Legacy of Netscape and Current Alternatives
Reflecting on the optimistic beginnings of cookies, it is essential to highlight the enduring impact of organizations like Netscape and those that followed. For instance, nonprofit organizations like Signal and ProtonMail are leading a charge in prioritizing user privacy over profit, reminiscent of Netscape's original ideals.