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Security researcher claims 35 Chrome extensions with 4,000,000+ installs 'include some kind of spyware or infostealer'

  • Founder of Secure Annex claims that 35 Chrome extensions with 4 million+ installs contain spyware or infostealer.
  • The accused extensions share code patterns, connect to common servers, and have similar system permissions.
  • Extensions often claim to perform ad blocking, extension protection, or privacy protection, but have minimal or missing code for their claimed purpose.
  • The identified extensions have obfuscated code and exhibit suspicious behavior, with some sending user data to web servers.

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