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When browser extensions become live surveillance

Ali NematiAli Nemati5 days ago25 sec read13 views

Researchers discovered a seven-year campaign where hundreds of Chrome and Edge extensions were covertly turned into surveillance tools, harvesting sensitive user data and enabling remote code execution. This highlights the critical need for content creators to implement strict security measures, such as allow-lists and least privilege permissions, to protect against malicious extension updates and maintain user trust.

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