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 ...
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Malicious extensions in Chrome Web store steal user credentials

Two Chrome extensions in the Web Store named 'Phantom Shuttle' are posing as plugins for a proxy service to hijack user traffic and steal sensitive data. Both extensions are still present in Chrome's ...
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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 ...
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Data-stealing Chrome extensions impersonate Fortinet, YouTube, VPNs

A Google Chrome Web Store campaign uses over 100 malicious browser extensions that mimic legitimate tools, such as VPNs, AI assistants, and crypto utilities, to steal browser cookies and execute ...
TechRadar

This Google Chrome extension has been silently stealing every AI prompt its users enter

Urban VPN Proxy began harvesting AI chatbot prompts and responses after a July 2025 update Collected data, including metadata and conversation IDs, is shared with BIScience for ad analytics Several ...
TechRepublic

The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome

Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world. In 2021, it was estimated to have 3.2 billion users globally. Chrome includes a versatile library of browser extensions, which boost its ...