A report alleges that LinkedIn uses hidden JavaScript to scan users’ browsers for installed extensions, particularly those that compete with its own sales tools, and uses this data to pressure users to switch to LinkedIn’s products. While the company confirms it scans for extensions, it claims this is done to prevent violations of its terms of service and to protect user privacy, refuting the accusations as a smear campaign by a developer who lost a German court case. The report, published by Fairlinked e.V., claims LinkedIn harvests corporate information and customer lists without user knowledge, a practice confirmed by independent testing which also revealed the collection of extensive browser and device data.
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Prosecutors detailed how Luigi Mangione allegedly surveilled the CEO, painting a picture of meticulous planning that left little room for doubt. The sheer volume of evidence presented suggested a calculated and deliberate effort to monitor the CEO’s movements and routine.
The level of surveillance implied a sophisticated operation, far beyond casual observation. It raised questions about the resources and expertise Mangione might have had access to, potentially suggesting a network of support or assistance. The details presented by the prosecution implied that Mangione meticulously tracked the CEO’s schedule, locations, and habits, potentially using a combination of overt and covert methods.
The prosecution’s case rested on the comprehensive nature of the surveillance, indicating an extensive and prolonged effort to gather information.… Continue reading
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