Brave will allow users to choose which sites can access local network resources.

No idea this was a thing, but I’m not even surprised.

Starting in version 1.54, Brave will automatically block website port scanning, a practice that a surprisingly large number of sites were found engaging in a few years ago. According to this list compiled in 2021 by a researcher who goes by the handle G666g1e, 744 websites scanned visitors’ ports, most or all without providing notice or seeking permission in advance. eBay, Chick-fil-A, Best Buy, Kroger, and Macy’s were among the offending websites.

    • Athéna@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 years ago

      I had no idea Ublock did this as well! The more you know TM.

      It’s still good that it’s out of the box now and you don’t need an extension.