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Ghostery Users Are the Most Satisfied on the Chrome Web Store

Ghostery has earned a 4.8-star rating on the Chrome Web Store, the highest among leading, established ad blockers. Users particularly appreciate its combination of ad blocking, tracker protection, automatic cookie pop-up removal, and simplicity. And unlike many alternatives, Ghostery is completely free and open source, with no subscription required. This recognition comes directly from the people who use it every day, making it especially meaningful to us. Thank you for helping make the web a better place!

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Israeli Firm Used Online Ads to Run Vast Spy Operation, Researchers Say

Online advertising has become a weapon for espionage. Researchers uncovered how Israeli advertising company Discover-Tech allegedly used ads appearing across more than 120,000 websites and 75,000 apps to identify, track, and target internet users. Some ads helped deliver powerful spyware without requiring victims to click anything. Researchers confirmed that 45 devices at Al Jazeera were compromised, while malicious ads also reached sensitive networks belonging to governments and international organizations. Google and other advertising platforms have since cut ties with Discover-Tech. The investigation exposes how the infrastructure behind everyday online advertising can be exploited for mass surveillance and cyberattacks.

reuters.com

Advertising Surveillance Spyware Online Tracking Cybersecurity Mass Surveillance

Amazon Knows More About Your Butt Than You Think

Apparently, your shopping cart has opinions about your body. Amazon's new "About You" feature creates surprisingly personal profiles based on shopping activity, including assumptions like "has flat buttocks," "cusses when scared," and "husband has skinny legs." While some shoppers find the results hilarious, others are disturbed by how much Amazon remembers and infers about them. The feature is designed to personalize shopping, but it also reveals how everyday purchases and reviews can build an unexpectedly intimate picture of our lives. Curious what Amazon thinks about you? Check Account Settings, Shopping Preferences, and then "Manage your information" under "About You."

fastcompany.com

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