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gokayburuc@lemmy.world to Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 5 days ago

LinkedIn Hidden Code Secretly Searches Your Browser for Installed Extensions

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LinkedIn Hidden Code Secretly Searches Your Browser for Installed Extensions

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gokayburuc@lemmy.world to Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 5 days ago
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Every time you open LinkedIn in a Chrome-based browser, hidden JavaScript silently scans your computer for installed software without your knowledge, without your consent, and without a single word in LinkedIn's privacy policy.
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    Isn’t it standard for a website to be able to detect browser/extensions?

    Funny that the name dropping of Chrome in the link summary implies Firefox users are safe.

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      No, not really. Unless it’s your own extension you’re trying to communicate with.

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        It’s like a security guy doing a full body search on everyone entering a club. It’s beyond inappropriate.

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      Funny that the name dropping of Chrome in the link summary implies Firefox users are safe.

      Well, the article does actually state that in the text…

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