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Over 500 fraudulent VPN extensions found in Chrome Web Store

A report reveals over 500 malicious VPN extensions in the Chrome Web Store.

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Google has not blocked their publishers despite researchers' warnings.

These extensions expose users to data theft and surveillance risks.

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Why it matters

Ces extensions frauduleuses peuvent intercepter les données sensibles des utilisateurs, comme les identifiants ou les historiques de navigation, et les transmettre à des tiers malveillants. Leur persistance dans le store expose des millions d’utilisateurs à des risques accrus de piratage ou d’espionnage en ligne.

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