🍁 September digest: worrying news, encouraging news

Extensions steal your passwords, cars spy on you, Instagram and Facebook turn ad-free (and paid), and AdBlock Plus wins in court

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Sent on 03 October 2023 04:11 AM

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Extensions steal your passwords, cars spy on you, Instagram and Facebook turn ad-free (and paid), and AdBlock Plus wins in court
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September news digest
This digest might seem a bit apocalyptic at first sight. From it, you will learn that extensions can access your sensitive data, such as your login details, and that cars can actually spy on you. Yet, there is some positive news too: Meta is about to launch ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook and ad blocking was deemed legal by the German court (again).
The tide is turning: Facebook and Instagram to have paid ad-free options
Meta is reportedly about to launch paid, ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU. In some ways, it could mark the end of an era and herald the demise of the ad-based revenue model. We explain what prompted the move.
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Extensions can steal your password from websites. Should you be worried?
Researchers say extensions that require broad access to your data, such as ad blockers and password managers, are dangerous. Is it really so? Depends.
Cookies: To block or not to block?
Cookies are both annoying and useful, and its hard to find balance. Should we block them? And if so, which cookies should we block? Lets find answers.
AdGuard v2.12 for Mac: HTTP/3 filtering
We are happy to announce the release of AdGuard v2.12 for Mac! The new HTTP/3 filtering provides better user experience and privacy.
A big win for open Internet: ourt sides with an ad blocker in a copyright case
eyeo, the company behind AdBlock Plus, has claimed an important victory in court. This success will allow users to continue using extensions to block ads without fear of repercussions.
How cars spy on you: Most shocking outtakes from Mozillas report
Modern automakers are hungry for your data, and once they get it, they are pretty generous with it. Mozilla's recent report exposed the spies on wheels we bring you the best outtakes.
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