Glossary
The detection dictionary
Fingerprinting, proxies, leaks and anti-detect basics. Every term Pixelscan uses, defined in plain language.
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Account Warming
Account warming is the process of gradually increasing activity on a new or dormant account to build reputation and avoid spam filters. Learn the steps and risks.
AI Based Fingerprint Optimization
Learn how AI Based Fingerprint Optimization uses machine learning and GANs to create undetectable browser identities and bypass advanced bot detection systems.
Anti Bot Detection
Explore the techniques of anti bot detection, from browser fingerprinting and residential proxies to behavioral simulation, and learn how automation bypasses modern security.
Automated Browsing Detection
Explore how automated browsing detection uses browser fingerprinting, behavioral analysis, and network intelligence to distinguish human users from bots.
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Canvas Fingerprinting
Explore how canvas fingerprinting uses HTML5 to identify and track users by exploiting graphics rendering differences across devices.
Captcha
An in-depth look at CAPTCHA technology: how it works, the different types from text to invisible, and the trade-offs between bot prevention and user experience.
Cloud Phone
A cloud phone is a virtualized mobile device hosted on remote servers, allowing users to run apps and manage accounts without physical hardware. Learn how they work and their risks.
Cloud Phone Streaming
Explore how cloud phone streaming works, its differences from local emulators, and the practical risks of using virtualized Android environments for automation.
Cross Site Tracking
Explore how cross-site tracking works, from third-party cookies to browser fingerprinting, and learn the risks and methods used to monitor your activity across the web.
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Deep Packet Inspection
An exploration of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), explaining how it analyzes network payloads for security and traffic management, along with its privacy implications.
Device ID Tracking
Learn how device ID tracking identifies your hardware, the difference between hardware and software IDs, and how to bypass persistent tracking using cloud phones.
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IP Address
An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device on a network. Learn about IPv4 vs IPv6, public vs private addresses, and how routing works.
IP Quality Score
Learn what an IP Quality Score is, how it determines your online reputation, and how it impacts access to platforms like Reddit and Instagram.
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Shadow Ban
Learn what a shadow ban is, how platforms invisibly restrict user visibility, and the key differences between shadow bans and permanent account bans.
SSL Pinning
SSL Pinning (Certificate Pinning) secures mobile apps by hardcoding server certificates or public keys, preventing Man-in-the-Middle attacks and reducing reliance on CAs.
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TCP Stack
An explanation of the TCP stack, its layered architecture, the difference between kernel and user-space implementations, and how TCP fingerprinting works.
Transparent Proxy
Explore how transparent proxies intercept network traffic without client configuration, their use in caching and filtering, and the challenges of SSL interception.
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Virtual Android Phone
Learn what a virtual Android phone is, how it differs from a physical device, and the pros and cons of using emulators versus cloud-based Android instances.
Virtual Android Phone
Explore the mechanics of virtual Android phones, from local emulators to cloud-based instances, including their use in automation and the risks of app detection.
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WebRTC Leak
Understand how WebRTC leaks expose your real IP address even when using a VPN or proxy, and learn how to prevent this browser-based privacy vulnerability.
WebRTC Protocol
Discover how the WebRTC protocol enables real-time, peer-to-peer audio, video, and data communication in web browsers, along with its components and privacy risks.
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