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755: Chrome Extensions and Ad Blockers VS Google with Oliver Dunk
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Navigating the Complexity of Chrome Extension Rules
Exploring the challenges and nuances of setting limits on ad blocker rules within Chrome extensions, addressing performance, rule abuse, and community collaboration. The chapter sheds light on misconceptions regarding Google's intentions towards ad blockers, highlighting the removal of the Web Request blocking API and the risks associated with rogue Chrome extensions, particularly focusing on security concerns like cookie theft. Furthermore, it delves into the review procedures for Chrome extensions to ensure safety, emphasizing the delicate balance in open sourcing security tools and the ongoing collaboration and challenges within the developer community.
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