A Hacker News post titled "LinkedIn is a cesspool of scammers and identity theft" garnered 34 points and 13 comments, sparking discussion about browser privacy and platform security.

The conversation highlights how Chrome and its derivatives automatically log users into the browser itself, often without their awareness. This feature, along with "sign in with" options on websites, can leak significant personal data. On mobile devices, logging into the OS automatically signs users into the default browser, while third-party browsers may still leak information from the phone login.

One commenter notes they avoid logging their phone OS or browser into any accounts to prevent LinkedIn from creating fake profile pages. However, this approach triggers Cloudflare bot detection, blocking access to many sites. The user suggests this trade-off may be worthwhile, as blocked pages are often not worth visiting.

The thread reflects broader concerns about Microsoft-owned platforms and the privacy implications of synchronized browser ecosystems.