Tag: LinkedIn
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A new LinkedIn browser tracking lawsuit is raising concerns about how the platform monitors user activity. Plaintiffs claim LinkedIn scanned browser extensions without clear consent, potentially collecting sensitive data in the process. The case follows reports that describe large-scale tracking tied to user profiles. Lawsuits Challenge Transparency and Consent Plaintiffs filed class action complaints that…
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A recent investigation has raised concerns about how LinkedIn may collect data from users’ browsers. Researchers claim the platform scans for installed extensions and links that data to user profiles, potentially without clear disclosure. Report points to undisclosed browser scanning The findings suggest LinkedIn runs code that checks which browser extensions users have installed. The…
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LinkedIn phishing emails are targeting users with convincing fake job offers that lead to credential theft. These messages look authentic and create urgency, which pushes victims to click before verifying the source. Once they interact, attackers move quickly to capture sensitive login details. This campaign shows how phishing tactics continue to improve. Instead of exploiting…
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A LinkedIn phishing campaign is targeting executives by delivering weaponized files through direct messages. Attackers abuse the platform’s professional trust to convince senior employees to download files disguised as legitimate business documents. Once opened, the files install malware designed to evade detection and maintain long-term access. The campaign highlights how social networking platforms have become…
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LinkedIn data exposure raised significant concerns after researchers discovered an unsecured database containing billions of professional records. The dataset sat openly online without any authentication, which allowed anyone to access the information. Massive unprotected database found online Security researchers identified a large MongoDB instance that stored more than four billion records. The server lacked a…