Chrome Extensions Exploit User Data for Adware, Fake Traffic

Beware of Chrome extensions that seem too good to be true: 152 fake live wallpaper and new-tab add-ons have been downloaded around 105,000 times and are secretly spreading adware and fake traffic. These malicious extensions, masquerading as popular themes, have been hiding in plain sight on the Chrome Web Store.

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Chrome Extensions Exploit User Data for Adware, Fake Traffic

Discover how 152 Chrome extensions exploit user data for adware and fake traffic, and learn how to protect yourself from these malicious add-ons now.

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