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Google docs infects html exports with google tracking redirects. (fosstodon.org)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by tavu@sopuli.xyz to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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@Joe_0237@fosstodon.org wrote:

Today I found out that google docs infects html exports with spyware, no scripts, but links in your document are replaced with invisible google tracking redirects. I was using their software because a friend wanted me to work with him on a google doc, he is a pretty big fan of their software, but we were both somehow absolutely shocked that they would go that far.

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[–] CrypticCoffee@lemm.ee 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

By browsers do you mean search engines in the browsers? I use DDG for search. Firefox is king, browsers wise.

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Yes, I meant search engine. I also use Firefox as well :)

[–] CherenkovBlue@iusearchlinux.fyi 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I thought DDG was some kind of front end for Google search. How wrong am I, and if I'm right, does this mean it's the Google search in, e.g., Chrome browser that's doing this? Otherwise how would DDG be avoiding it?

[–] ebits21@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I thought it was Bing? I’m not sure lol. I’ve noticed the drop in Google searches quality lately and switched to DDG.

Seems much better now imo.

[–] nixchick@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

You are correct. Bing.

[–] CherenkovBlue@iusearchlinux.fyi 3 points 1 year ago

I could be completely wrong, may the gods of the Internet forgive me.