TLDR InfoSec · ATTACKS & VULNERABILITIES

CHROME EXTENSIONS WITH 6 MILLION INSTALLS HAVE HIDDEN TRACKING CODE

bleepingcomputer.com3 min read

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57 Chrome extensions with hidden tracking capabilities used by 6 million people have been discovered. These risky extensions can monitor browsing behavior, access cookies, and execute remote scripts. Users are advised to remove these extensions immediately and reset passwords for online accounts.