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February 21, 2013

Why Google, Facebook Continue to Track You

Alexandru Cosoi, USA Today


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Ever wondered why website ads seem to know exactly what you need, before you actually need it? It has to do with web trackers and their ability to monitor your every search query, clicked link or visited website. It might seem like a scene from an old spy movie, but rogue web trackers could act like double agents that trade company secrets and sell your online profile to the highest bidder.

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TAGGED: privacy, Facebook, Google

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