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Over 80 Chrome Extensions Found Selling Their Users Data - And It’s All Completely Legal (layerxsecurity.com)
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  • A network of 24 media extensions that are installed on 800,000 users and collected viewing data and demographic information on major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, Apple TV, and others
  • 12 separate ad blockers with a combined install base of over 5.5 million users openly selling user data
  • Nearly 50 other extensions, with over 100,000 users in aggregate, that collected and resold users’ browsing data
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[-] grue@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago

But why do you love helping Google control web standards, when you could just be using a Mozilla-based browser instead?

[-] lemmyng@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Now hold up there, pardner! I didn't mention that I also use IronFox and LibreWolf/Mullvad! And honestly, Cromite has been crashing on me so much that I've switched my primary browser to IronFox.

[-] Zoot@reddthat.com 6 points 1 month ago

Could they stop fucking with ironfox though please, for the love of god stop changing the UI on me. I just want a browser that stays the same and works for years, my habits are consistently wrecked with each passing update

[-] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago

Because Mozilla has their heads up their asses and won't implement tab groups on mobile

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