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Unveiling Data Sales: Risks of Browser Extensions and User Privacy

Calendar Jul 18, 2019 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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security risks data privacy data exposure user data tracking commercialization browser extensions

Can you believe that as many as 4 million people have Web browser extensions that sell their every click? And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

I’ve watched you check in for a flight and seen your doctor refilling a prescription.

I’ve peeked inside corporate networks at reports on faulty rockets. If I wanted, I could’ve even opened a tax return you only shared with your accountant.

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