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Binary fingerprinting technique

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A method of tracking information leaks by embedding unique identifiers (like varying spaces) in documents or emails sent to different recipients to identify the source of leaks.

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"We sent everybody in the company the same email, but with one slightly different space somewhere in the email. We were able to create like a unique fingerprint for everybody in the company."
From: How Elon Musk Caught the Tesla Employee LEAKING Secrets • ▶ 0:10 • Feb 2026

Attribution: The host is describing Elon Musk's technique for catching leakers by using binary fingerprinting with spaces in emails. This is presented as an effective method.