LinkedIn scanning users’ browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn is facing two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users’ browsers to determine which extensions they’re running.

LinkedIn secretly scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data

A new report dubbed "BrowserGate" warns that Microsoft's LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan ...

Claude Code leak used to push infostealer malware on GitHub

Threat actors are exploiting the recent Claude Code source code leak by using fake GitHub repositories to deliver Vidar ...
InfoWorld

Local-first browser data gets real

Wasm, PGlite, OPFS, and other new tech bring robust data storage to the browser, Electrobun brings Bun to desktop apps, ...
Microsoft

Inside an AI‑enabled device code phishing campaign

A new wave of device code phishing shows how threat actors are scaling account compromise using AI and end‑to‑end automation.
Yahoo Finance

Trump tariffs live updates: US to roll out tiered duties on steel, aluminum one year after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

President Trump is set to announce a tired system for its broad tariffs on steel and aluminium, according to reports in Bloomberg on Thursday. The Trump administration will maintain 50% tariffs on a ...