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by mikeecb 3264 days ago
I changed the Chromium browser (as a masters project) to intercept suspicious extension actions like inserting elements etc and to alert users of what the extension is attempting to do. Using this proof-of-concept browser would have helped you debug your ad injection problem!

https://cypher.codes/writing/intercepting-suspicious-chrome-...

- Note: my project specifically tries to protect users from Facebook hijacking and ad injection attacks - the two most common attacks on the CWS!

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Thanks for this! (Also, you have the coolest last name)