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LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions
When companies get caught doing this sort of thing, the response is almost always the same: "we're using this technology to combat fraud," or "ensure positive user experience," or "save computing resources," or some other hog wash. The simple truth, there's no reason to be collecting data that can be used to identify…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions by un-nf | 435 | 219 |
