Google Techie's Privacy Outcry: Job Seeker Used Chrome Extension for Her Number

• Bengaluru Google techie Divya Porwal revealed a job seeker obtained her phone number via a Chrome extension and contacted her on WhatsApp.
• Porwal called this a "breach of privacy" on X, stating it's "not okay" and urging job seekers to use proper professional channels.
• The incident went viral, sparking discussions on job-seeking boundaries and digital privacy concerns.
• Other users shared similar experiences of unsolicited contact after posting about job referrals.
• Concerns were raised about browser tools extracting personal numbers and potential LinkedIn privacy loopholes.