LinkedIn Faces Class‑Action Lawsuits Over Alleged Browser Extension Scanning
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LinkedIn is facing two class‑action lawsuits in California over allegations that it secretly scans users’ browser extensions without clear disclosure. The suits claim LinkedIn’s code checks Chrome and other Chromium‑based browsers, potentially revealing sensitive information about users’ interests and behavior. The controversy intensified after Fairlinked’s “BrowserGate” report, which accused Link


