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Google Chrome ships a default, hidden extension that allows code on *.google.com access to private APIs, including your current CPU usage (fedi.simonwillison.net)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] dan@upvote.au 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

even in Incognito mode.

I thought extensions don't run in incognito mode?

I know Firefox doesn't run them by default - you can specify which extensions you'd like to run in incognito mode.

[–] Gestrid@lemmy.ca 17 points 4 months ago

I thought extensions don't run in incognito mode?

They don't. Unless you check the box that allows them to. And I'm sure Google has already checked that box by default.

[–] griD@feddit.org 2 points 4 months ago

I tested it with a stock install of chrome/windows 11. Works.