Re:UserScript that blocks Web Environment Integrity (WEI) we...
by bhaney on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @04:29AM
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What exactly is the point of this? Presumably, if I'm against WEI, I'm not using a browser that implements it, so sites that require it would essentially block themselves for me. Is this script meant to be used on Chromium-based browsers that haven't removed WEI support so I can still browse the web with them without fear of a site using WEI?
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Re:UserScript that blocks Web Environment Integrity (WEI) we...
by ground_cat on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @04:38AM
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Yes. It is intended for users who are using Chromium-based browsers or others that still will support WEI. While you're right that if you're against WEI, you are more likely to opt for a browser that doesn't support it, not everyone may have that option or preference.
As far as I know, no site has implemented this crap yet. So, while we believe the script would be effective based on WEI explainer docs, its real-world effectiveness is currently uncertain until we see actual implementations of WEI in use.