Tag: browser security
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Report Finds Over 700 Fake VPN Extensions on Chrome Web Store — Concerning Security Risk
A gHacks report summarizes a finding that more than 700 fake VPN extensions were listed on the Chrome Web Store and had about 75,000 installs. This article explains what happened, who is affected, what changes may follow, and the uncertain timing of any fixes.
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Important: Concerning discovery: 516 fake VPN extensions on Chrome can see every site you visit
A report says 516 fake VPN Chrome extensions could view all sites you visit. The finding highlights persistent risks from malicious browser extensions and the need for users to check installed add-ons and permissions.
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Important: Growing Concern as Fake VPN Extensions Spread on Chrome Web Store
Android Headlines reports fake VPN extensions have spread on the Chrome Web Store, raising malware fears and prompting questions about user safety, market trust and platform oversight.
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Critical concern: hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions found hijacking traffic
TechRadar reports hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions impersonating NordVPN, Proton and others that were caught hijacking user traffic. Coverage highlights conflicting assessments over scope, responsibility and verification.
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Security warning: Hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions found routing traffic
A BleepingComputer report says hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions have been found routing user traffic through a proxy. The report does not include public statements from officials or vendors.
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Critical risk: 737 fake Chrome VPN extensions hijack browser traffic
A report says 737 fake Chrome VPN extensions redirected browser traffic through attacker-controlled SOCKS5 proxies. The discovery could undermine user privacy, enterprise security, and trust in the extension market.