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Browser extensions spy on you, even if its developers don't
(vitonsky.net)
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this post was submitted on 02 Sep 2023
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I thought my ISP already had this data and is selling it. Should I go make sure all my extensions are 100% kosher?
Your ISP cannot read https data in transit. Extensions can because the page is now rendered on your local browser.
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