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Security Risks in Popular Chrome Extensions: API Key Leaks and Unencrypted Data Transmission

Posted: June 06, 2025

Categories: Security, Cyber Attack, Data Breach

Tags: web security, user privacy, unencrypted data, security vulnerabilities, privacy breaches, password manager security, online security, https, data protection, cybersecurity, chrome extensions, api key leaks, aitm attacks

Author: Npav Lab

Views: 391

Discover significant security vulnerabilities in popular Chrome extensions that expose sensitive user data through unencrypted transmission and hardcoded credentials. Learn how to protect yourself from potential privacy breaches

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16 Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Over 600,000 Users to Data Theft

Posted: December 30, 2024

Categories: Data Breach, Browser Hijack

Tags: phishing attacks, chrome extensions

Author: Npav Lab

Views: 198

A large-scale phishing attack has compromised 16 popular Chrome browser extensions, exposing over 600,000 users to data theft and credential breaches. The campaign exploited legitimate extension publishers, injecting malicious code into their products to steal sensitive information such as cookies and access tokens.

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