Security News > 2025 > March > Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers

2025-03-05 00:11
The problem started with Manifest V3, Chrome’s new extension specification, which is supposed to improve privacy.
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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/chrome-extension-firefox-ublock-origin/
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