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Forbes posted an article today, apparently chrome will stop allowing ad block extensions. So say goodbye to U block and anything else you use... unless you're an Enterpise user.
Goodbye chrome back to Firefox I go
Goodbye chrome back to Firefox I go
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I read that too, but in typical form, it only tells part of the story. What is really happening is, they are changing the max amount of rules the Ad Blocker can employ to a speculated 30,000 rules. Right now, I believe it is 3 times that amount. From what I have received from them, Google/Chrome itself WILL BE limiting 3rd party advertisers access to your information, rather than giving Ad Blockers the control to do so. In fact, this below was said by Google's own Security guru, Justin Schuh:
Google "supports the use and development of ad blockers." He also said they are working with developers to create a "privacy-preserving content filtering system that limits the amount of sensitive browser data shared with third parties."
"The sole motivation here is correcting major privacy and security deficiencies in the current system. I know, because I set that focus, and the team reports up through me,"
I get the feeling that Google feels these Ad Blockers are slowing performance, so they want to do it themselves. I will hold out until I see the results.
Google "supports the use and development of ad blockers." He also said they are working with developers to create a "privacy-preserving content filtering system that limits the amount of sensitive browser data shared with third parties."
"The sole motivation here is correcting major privacy and security deficiencies in the current system. I know, because I set that focus, and the team reports up through me,"
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This is also from them....
Hill also objects to the new interface's limited flexibility for running its rules, saying declarativeNetRequest's abilities are "set in stone" and not something uBlock Origin can adapt to use.
But another Chrome security team member, Chris Palmer, said the new interface will improve blockers.
"The new extension APIs are not going to break content blockers, but it will help them work more safely and potentially faster," Palmer tweeted.
But it's clear Google hasn't convinced its critics.
Google changes to Manifest v3
Google wants to move from an application programming interface (API) called webRequest that blockers use to run their rules and move instead to a new one called declarativeNetRequest. "The big problem with webRequest is unfixable privacy and security holes," Google's Schuh said.Hill also objects to the new interface's limited flexibility for running its rules, saying declarativeNetRequest's abilities are "set in stone" and not something uBlock Origin can adapt to use.
But another Chrome security team member, Chris Palmer, said the new interface will improve blockers.
"The new extension APIs are not going to break content blockers, but it will help them work more safely and potentially faster," Palmer tweeted.
But it's clear Google hasn't convinced its critics.
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Firefox dumped the ad blockers about a month ago, no warning. Since it went on for days, I switched to Google's browser.
Ad blockers are working on Firefox again. Not sure what happened there.
Ad blockers are working on Firefox again. Not sure what happened there.
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Yeah... I remember that Brew. Just a couple moths ago, right?
There are some other things that they are changing as well for Gmail users. It won't be public for a while (G Suite users can use it beginning June 25th), but there is going to be a "confidentiality mode", which will not allow messages to be forwarded, copied, printed, nor can you download any of the attachments if the email is sent in confidentiality mode. Also have heard about some rumblings with added features to their Google Docs/Sheets/Prez suites. It will definitely be a big summer for Google.... good or bad remains to be seen, eh?
There are some other things that they are changing as well for Gmail users. It won't be public for a while (G Suite users can use it beginning June 25th), but there is going to be a "confidentiality mode", which will not allow messages to be forwarded, copied, printed, nor can you download any of the attachments if the email is sent in confidentiality mode. Also have heard about some rumblings with added features to their Google Docs/Sheets/Prez suites. It will definitely be a big summer for Google.... good or bad remains to be seen, eh?
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Yea, we'll have to see. Both browsers are getting rid of obfuscation code.. extensions, google did so at the beginning of this year, -
https://www.zdnet.com/article/mozill...fuscated-code/
The problem with Firefox earlier was expired certificate issue. It was corrected or renewed. That was only with the ABP.
But yea, sounds like big stuff is going happen. I can't believe they'll get rid of ad blocking.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/mozill...fuscated-code/
The problem with Firefox earlier was expired certificate issue. It was corrected or renewed. That was only with the ABP.
But yea, sounds like big stuff is going happen. I can't believe they'll get rid of ad blocking.