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Google’s Chrome extension cull hits more uBlock Origin users

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Google’s Chrome extension cull hits more uBlock Origin users Google is disabling the original uBlock Origin ad blocker for more Chrome browser users, alongside other extensions that are no longer supported as the browser migrates to its new extension specification, Manifest V3. According to Google, the new standard aims to improve privacy and security, but also removes a feature that some ad blocking exte…

The Verge 681 2025-03-05

I built a free chrome extension that helps summarize negative reviews on makeup/skincare products.

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I built a free chrome extension that helps summarize negative reviews on makeup/skincare products. Hey all! Happy New Year. For a project from last semester, I built a totally free tool to help summarize all the negative reviews on the makeup/skincare products you’re looking at. It calls out when there were a ton of low ratings in the last year: https://preview.redd.it/n0v24j2py1ce1.png?width=1466&format=png&auto=webp&s=29d2a124ef413ea18e65…

Reddit Makeup Addiction 910 2025-01-10

Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data

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Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The VergeA cyberattack campaign inserted malicious code into multiple Chrome browser extensions as far back as mid-December, Reuters reported yesterday. The code appeared designed to steal browser cookies and authentication sessions, targeting “specific social media advertising and AI platforms,” according to a bl…

The Verge 735 2024-12-29