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#5 BleepingComputer general April 03, 2026 at 20:40 UTC

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

By Lawrence Abrams

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Microsoft's LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts to scan visitors' browsers for over 6,000 Chrome extensions and collect device data without user consent. The "BrowserGate" report reveals LinkedIn's fingerprinting practices that monitor installed browser extensions for potential tracking and profiling purposes. This privacy violation affects millions of LinkedIn users and demonstrates how major tech companies collect unauthorized browser telemetry.

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