"Privacy-Enhancing Browser Extensions Fail to Meet User Needs, New Study Finds"
NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers are proposing new measurement methods to better identify and quantify flaws in popular web browser extensions that are supposed to protect user privacy and block online ads. The team analyzed over 40,000 user reviews of seven popular privacy-preserving Chrome extensions. The researchers found five major user concerns: performance, web compatibility, data and privacy policy, effectiveness, and default configurations. They found a gap between user expectations and what the extensions actually provide. The research emphasizes the need for more rigorous analysis and benchmarking of privacy-preserving browser extensions that millions trust with their online data and browsing experience. This article continues to discuss the study "From User Insights to Actionable Metrics: A User-Focused Evaluation of Privacy-Preserving Browser Extensions."
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