LinkedIn Scans Browsers for Extensions Amid Privacy Concerns
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LinkedIn is deploying hidden scripts to scan visitors' browsers for installed Chrome extensions and collect device data. This practice has raised questions about user privacy and data security. The professional network's actions highlight ongoing concerns regarding how tech platforms monitor user activity and manage data collection.
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LinkedIn Scans Thousands of Chrome Extensions, Data Collection Raises Privacy Concerns
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LinkedIn Found Scanning Browsers for Chrome Extensions via Hidden Scripts
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