tracking.exposed: adult industry algorithms

tracking.exposed: adult industry algorithms

poTREX it is a tool for a safe-for-work analysis on the adult-industry content providers; https://pornhub.tracking.exposed for more.

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Stats
This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2023-07-25
Users: 28
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2020-12-30)
Creation date: 2019-12-16
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*.pornhub.com/
Size: 550.08K
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Summary

This technical tool allows you to keep evidence of algorithm personalization; This browser extension automatically saves a copy when 1) a video 2) a homepage from the adult website 'pornhub dot com' is accessed. The extension sign the HTML with an ECDH secret key generated. Only the owner of the browser owns this secret key. From the popup, you have got a link with your public key, where you can see/download/compare the personalized content.

The purpose of this data processing is investigate on a personalization algorithm: we coordinate tests to be done around the world.

As long term, abstract goal, we want to raise awareness on the impact of algorithms.

User reviews

by BuzzerKiller, 2021-02-08

by Leduci, 2020-02-27
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Safety
Risk impact

tracking.exposed: adult industry algorithms is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

tracking.exposed: adult industry algorithms may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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