Fake Chrome AI extensions targeted over 300,000 users to steal emails, personal data and more - here's what we know

Date:
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Description:
Criminals are pushing surveillance tools into the Google Chrome Web Store -
so be on your guard.

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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/fake-chrome-ai-extensions-targeted-over -300-000-users-to-steal-emails-personal-data-and-more


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