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> The only trustworthy extensions are uBlock Origin and EFF's Privacy Badger. Everything else is best viewed as potential malware, no different than random dow
by Melting_Harps 6y ago
> The only trustworthy extensions are uBlock Origin and EFF's Privacy Badger. Everything else is best viewed as potential malware, no different than random downloadable executables.
What about Ghostery?
- mtrovo 6y agoI think it's "safe". They are not going to put a malware on their extension as you installing the extension is how they make money. But as the company has a business model around collecting your browsing data and being a gatekeeper between you and advertiser it really depends what you're trying to protect against.
- katsura 6y agoThey weren't always cool: https://www.businessinsider.com/evidon-sells-ghostery-data-to-advertisers-2013-6?IR=T https://www.businessinsider.com/evidon-sells-ghostery-data-t... As far as I know this changed later on, but still.