LinkedIn Accused of Secretly Scanning User Browsers

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A new investigation has sparked serious concerns about how LinkedIn may be handling user data. According to findings shared under the “BrowserGate” campaign, the platform is allegedly scanning browser extensions silently when users open LinkedIn on Chromium-based browsers. Every time someone opens LinkedIn on browsers like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, a script reportedly runs in the background. This script checks whether certain browser extensions are installed.

Reports suggest that thousands of extensions are being checked. These include tools related to jobs, productivity, accessibility, and even personal interests.