LinkedIn scanning users’ browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn is facing two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users’ browsers to determine which extensions they’re running.
Microsoft

Inside an AI‑enabled device code phishing campaign

A new wave of device code phishing shows how threat actors are scaling account compromise using AI and end‑to‑end automation.
The Next Web

LinkedIn is secretly scanning your browser for 6,000 extensions, and you weren’t told

LinkedIn runs a hidden JavaScript script called Spectroscopy that silently probes over 6,000 Chrome extensions and collects ...

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Google Chrome adds infostealer protection against session cookie theft

Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) protection in Chrome 146 for Windows, designed to block ...

I almost ignored the Gemini button in Chrome, but now it saves me hours every week

In most cases, Gemini appears as a small button in the Chrome tab bar in the upper-right corner of your browser. Depending on ...
The New York Times

The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

The dining scene here is having a moment, whether it’s outstanding pizza, fiery Ethiopian fried chicken or French inflected cuisine that feels like a cozy dinner party. The dining room at ...
TechPP

100+ Best Chrome Flags to Enable in 2026 (Tested & Safe)

Chrome flags explained. Boost speed, improve privacy, enhance downloads, and unlock powerful hidden features in Google Chrome ...