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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Chrome Extensions: The Enemy in Your Own Browser

Popular Chrome extensions spy on millions of users, with hundreds of apps illegally tracking browsing histories.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A high-risk vulnerability in 'Google Chrome' browser has been disclosed

A significant vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser, which could allow attackers to execute malicious code on user devices, has been reported by Latvia's IT security agency, Cert.lv.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A danger hidden in web browsers โ€“ Warning from Traficom

Traficom's cybersecurity center in Finland warns about the security risks posed by browser extensions, which can compromise user data and lead to malicious activities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

One mistake makes your web browser dangerous: This is not something many would think of

A security expert advises caution regarding browser extensions, highlighting their potential risks similar to mobile applications.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The 'innocent' browser extensions we install 'for help' โ€” and what they really do

The article discusses potential privacy risks associated with browser extensions that users often install for convenience, highlighting how many don't consider the permissions they grant.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

Researchers uncovered a massive malware operation named DarkSpectre that infected 8.8 million users through compromised browser extensions.

Jan 6 โ€ข 18:30 UTC

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