LinkedIn scans your browser extensions without permission
Hacker News·3mo·digitalWestie
A security researcher discovered that LinkedIn actively probes your installed browser extensions, potentially exposing which tools you're using. This matters to indie makers building extensions—it highlights the privacy risks users face from major platforms and underscores why transparent, privacy-first tools are becoming table stakes.
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