LinkedIn might be doing a lot more than just showing you job posts and connection requests. If the latest reports are anything to go by, it’s also quietly peeking into your browser setup.
LinkedInA new investigation is raising serious privacy concerns, claiming the platform is scanning thousands of Chrome extensions and collecting device-level data in the background. And yeah, it’s as uncomfortable as it sounds.
LinkedIn may be scanning thousands of your browser extensions
According to findings from the BrowserGate report, LinkedIn allegedly injects hidden JavaScript into its website that scans users’ browsers for installed extensions, over 6,000 of them. The way it works is surprisingly simple (and a bit sneaky). The script checks for known extension IDs by attempting to access specific files tied to those extensions. If the file responds, LinkedIn knows the extension is installed, all happening silently in the
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