Popular Google Chrome Extensions Found to Leak Sensitive Data

Cybersecurity researchers have reported that several popular Google Chrome extensions transmit sensitive data via HTTP and embed hardcoded secrets in their code, exposing users to privacy and security risks. According to Yuanjing Guo, a security researcher at Symantec, several widely used extensions unintentionally transmit sensitive data via HTTP, which can be intercepted by attackers. The affected extensions were not specifically named in the article. The impacts include the disclosure of API keys and user data, increasing the risks of data leaks and account compromises.