Researchers Identify 287 Chrome Extensions Collecting User Data Without Consent

Cybersecurity researchers have analyzed 32,000 Chrome extensions and identified 287 of them, including some popular ones, as collecting user data without their knowledge. The study does not specify the exact date of the discovery or the names of the affected extensions. No mention of specific vulnerabilities (CVE) or detailed technical methods is provided. The impact is limited to unauthorized surveillance of users through these extensions. Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Populaere-Chrome-Erweiterungen-spaehen-Nutzer-aus-11177837.html