How LinkedIn detects browser extensions

I'm not convinced this is LinkedIn spying on users... rather, it's them protecting its users from the spammy people using these extensions. There's not a single extensions on that list that doesn't result in someone getting an unsolicited email.

Re: How LinkedIn detects browser extensions

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Post by shannongreen » Tue, Jan 08, 2019, 6:34 AM UTC

mirimir wrote: post #2

OK, but why does LinkedIn scan extensions?

They want to block tools that offer functionality similar to their paid offerings.

Re: How LinkedIn detects browser extensions

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Post by cwilkes » Tue, Jan 08, 2019, 6:35 AM UTC

mirimir wrote: post #2

OK, but why does LinkedIn scan extensions?

To fingerprint you via what you cremations you have installed to track your browsing habits.

Re: How LinkedIn detects browser extensions

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Post by t0astbread » Tue, Jan 08, 2019, 6:36 AM UTC

tgtweak wrote: post #3

mirimir wrote: post #2

OK, but why does LinkedIn scan extensions?

And, do they need to do it or are they just data mining?

If they don't need it, isn't it illegal to collect that data under the GDPR?

Re: How LinkedIn detects browser extensions

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Post by tracker1 » Tue, Jan 08, 2019, 6:37 AM UTC

mirimir wrote: post #2

OK, but why does LinkedIn scan extensions?

More metadata to shape information... do you have ublock, authy, lastpass, bitmoji, etc. Could be anything from metrics, to useful interactions.

Got the dropbox extension, show an option to upload your resume from dropbox directly. etc.

Blocking ads, show integrated ads through a secondary channel.