CookieViz
Cookieviz 2: observe hidden web practices
What is CookieViz?
CookieViz is a Firefox add-on developed by the linc since 2013. It allows users to visualize and measure the impact of cookies and other trackers during their browsing. With CookieViz, you can observe hidden web practices and understand the tracing that can potentially take place.
Stats
By:
Linc
Creation date:
2022-06-23
Weekly download count:
1
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
921.65K
Email:
la*****@cnil.fr
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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Summary
Since 2013, the linc has been developing Cookieviz, a visualization tool to measure the impact of cookies and other trackers during your own browsing. This browser version allows you to know in practice the tracing that can potentially take place
Safety
Risk impact
CookieViz is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install CookieViz if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
CookieViz has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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