Browser Extensions Found Selling User Data According to Privacy Policies

Dozens of widely used browser extensions have been found to openly sell user data, as disclosed in their privacy policies. The affected extensions operate across major browsers, though specific names and developers were not identified in the report. The practice involves collecting and monetizing user browsing activity, search queries, and other behavioral data. No exact number of impacted users or extensions was provided, nor were technical mechanisms or data brokers involved detailed. The report highlights the lack of transparency in how this data is shared or resold. The issue was documented by cybersecurity researchers but lacks a specific timeline or mitigation steps.