From Libraries to Schools: Why Organizations Should Install Privacy Badger

"Privacy Badger is already used by millions to fight online surveillance and take back control of their data. Why Should Organizations Install Privacy Badger on Managed Devices? Protect People from Online Surveillance Most websites contain hidden trackers that let advertisers, data brokers, and Big Tech companies monitor people's browsing activity. This surveillance has serious consequences : it fuels scams , government spying , predatory advertising , and surveillance pricing ."

"Privacy Badger helps reduce cybersecurity threats by blocking ads that track you (unfortunately, that's most ads these days). Targeted ads aren't just a privacy nightmare. They can also be a vehicle for malware and phishing attacks. Cybercriminals legitimate ad networks into distributing malware, a tactic known as malvertising . The risks are serious enough that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends federal agencies deploy ad-blocking software."

Millions of people browse the web on devices managed by schools, libraries, and employers, leaving them exposed to hidden trackers by default. Organizations can install Privacy Badger, a free open-source browser extension, to automatically block trackers and improve privacy and security across managed devices. Blocking trackers prevents advertisers, data brokers, and Big Tech from monitoring browsing activity and reduces harms such as scams, government spying, predatory advertising, and surveillance pricing. Ad blocking also reduces cybersecurity threats by limiting malvertising and phishing vectors; CISA recommends ad-blocking for federal agencies, and agencies like the NSA and CIA already deploy ad-blocking for employees.

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