Banned Chrome Extension Returns to Store After Stealing AI Chat Data

A malicious Chrome extension, previously banned for stealing AI chat data, has returned to the Chrome Web Store and resumed its fraudulent activities. The extension had accumulated over 300,000 installs and a 4.6-star rating before Google removed it due to data theft. No specific dates or technical details about the extension’s name, attack methods, or exact timeline of its return were provided. The impact involves unauthorized exfiltration of user interactions with AI services. The extension’s reappearance indicates persistent abuse of the Chrome Store’s vetting process.