Symantec Analysts Uncover Security Risks in Popular Google Chrome Extensions
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Symantec analysts have discovered that many popular extensions for Google Chrome transmit data via the HTTP protocol and embed hardcoded secrets in their code, thereby exposing users to risks. These practices jeopardize the security of user information by making data vulnerable to interception and unauthorized access.