Google Chrome’s Long-Awaited Privacy Fix: Say Goodbye to 20-Year Browsing History Snooping!
Google Chrome is finally addressing a 20-year privacy issue with visited links. By implementing a triple-key partitioning system in version 136, Chrome will stop websites from peeking into your browsing history like nosy neighbors. While Google fixes the problem, other browsers are still playing catch-up in this privacy race.
Hot Take:
Google, finally addressing a 20-year-old privacy issue, is like that friend who just discovered avocado toast—better late than never! With the upcoming Chrome 136 update, they’re saying goodbye to your digital walk of shame where websites could see every link you’ve ever clicked. Now, it’s like your ex won’t be able to see you’ve been stalking their Instagram anymore. Privacy revolution, anyone?
Key Points:
- Google Chrome is fixing a 20-year-old privacy issue with the ‘:visited’ link styling.
- The problem allowed websites to access users’ browsing history through colored links.
- Chrome 136 will implement a triple-key partitioning system to address this.
- A “self-links” exception is included to maintain user experience without full history leaks.
- Firefox and Safari have made partial improvements but still lack complete protection.
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