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fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Over 300 Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Leaking or Stealing User Data

Hundreds of Chrome extensions exfiltrate browsing data and user information, affecting over 37 million users and often using coordinated, monetized distribution networks.
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fromMUO
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

I don't trust Chrome anymore - here's what pushed me over the edge

fromMUO
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

I don't trust Chrome anymore - here's what pushed me over the edge

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Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

'Stanley' Malware Toolkit Enables Phishing via Website Spoofing

Stanley MaaS creates Chrome extensions that keep the address bar showing legitimate URLs while delivering attacker-controlled phishing content.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Surprise! Google's favorite Chrome extensions of 2025 are all free AI tools - here's the full list

AI-powered Chrome extensions dominated Google's 2025 top list, with many tools focused on productivity and AI-driven assistance like browser companions and meeting summarizers.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

131 Chrome Extensions Caught Hijacking WhatsApp Web for Massive Spam Campaign

A coordinated campaign used 131 rebranded WhatsApp Web Chrome extensions to automate large-scale spam messaging that bypasses WhatsApp anti-spam and rate limits targeting Brazilian users.
Software development
fromClickUp
4 months ago

10 Best Speech-to-Text Chrome Extensions For 2025 | ClickUp

Speech-to-text Chrome extensions convert spoken words into accurate, real-time text to speed writing, improve accessibility, and streamline documentation workflows.
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Privacy technologies
fromCSO Online
8 months ago

Chrome extension privacy promises undone by hardcoded secrets, leaky HTTP

Chrome extensions can leak sensitive information through unguarded HTTP transmissions and hardcoded credentials, posing serious risks to users.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
8 months ago

Popular Chrome Extensions Leak API Keys, User Data via HTTP and Hardcoded Credentials

Popular Google Chrome extensions are exposing user data by transmitting it over unencrypted HTTP.
Certain Chrome extensions may be vulnerable to privacy and security threats.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
8 months ago

100+ Fake Chrome Extensions Found Hijacking Sessions, Stealing Credentials, Injecting Ads

Malicious Chrome extensions disguise as useful tools, siphoning user data and executing harmful actions.
Threat actor uses impersonation tactics to lure victims into installing malware on Chrome.
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