Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Chrome extensions called 'Phantom Shuttle' stole user data for years before Google removed them from the Chrome Web Store after researchers exposed the malicious tools.

This new malware campaign is stealing chat logs via Chrome extensions

Researchers from OX Security recently found two Chrome extensions, with more than 900,000 users, cumulatively. They are ...
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Private Keys May Be Exposed via Critical Vulnerability in SwitchOmega, a Chrome Proxy-Switching Extension – Report

Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a detailed report exposing a critical vulnerability in SwitchyOmega, a widely used Chrome proxy-switching extension, highlighting its potential to steal ...
ZDNet

Google proxy used for Chrome's mobile data compression

Claiming a saving on data usage of 50 percent, Google has rolled out a new data compression feature in its Chrome for Mobile app that is available for Android and iOS. To enable the new feature, all ...