Ad blocking is alive and well, despite Chrome's attempts to make it harder
Summary
Chrome's Manifest v3 (MV3) was anticipated to weaken content blocking and privacy extensions compared to Manifest v2 (MV2). However, ad blocking remains effective despite these changes, suggesting workarounds have been developed. This indicates that while Chrome attempted to limit ad blocking, the functionality persists.
IFF Assessment
The article suggests that ad blocking is still effective, implying that defenders have found ways to circumvent Chrome's restrictions, which is good news for user privacy.
Severity
Defender Context
While not a direct security vulnerability, the ongoing evolution of ad blocking techniques is relevant to defenders. It's important to monitor changes in browser extensions and their impact on the user experience, particularly with respect to security implications. Defenders must stay abreast of how these technologies interact with their own defenses, like web application firewalls.