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Privacy technologies
fromCSO Online
2 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
2 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
2 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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