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What makes device fingerprinting effective for detecting fake job applicants?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

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Ian Garrata

Device fingerprinting analyzes a range of technical signals from each applicant's browser and device to create a unique SHA-256 identifier with high accuracy. Cside can detect telltale signs of virtual machines, VPN usage, headless browsers that indicate fraudulent applications. This technology goes far beyond what fake applicants can easily manipulate, providing reliable detection of sophisticated fraud attempts.