Google Chrome extension spyware vulnerability
16/06/2020 | Reuters
Google has removed over 70 malicious add-ons from its official Chrome Web Store since being made aware by researchers last month. The majority of removed extensions purported to warn users about harmful sites and files, but instead were siphoning users browsing history and access credentials. Additional technical commentary of the global surveillance campaign is available in The Register. Or read the report.Â
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