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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)

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https://simonwillison.net/2024/Jul/9/hangout_servicesthunkjs/

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[–] T156@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago (5 children)

Does this also affect Chromium, or is it just Google Chrome?

The article mentions it being affecting Google Chrome through Chromium, but it's not clear if it also affects Chromium on its own, or other Chromium-based browsers.

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 months ago

Chromium is also affected.

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