LinkedIn secretly scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data - BleepingComputer
technology 2026/04/03 20:40:22

LinkedIn secretly scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data - BleepingComputer

Source:BleepingComputer
Author:Lawrence Abrams

A new report dubbed “BrowserGate” warns that Microsoft’s LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan visitors' browsers for installed extensions and collect device data.

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