Google-Verified Chrome VPN Extension Exposed as Spyware

Chrome users warned of data theft by VPN - THE DESTINATION

ISLAMABAD: As more and more people are relying on VPN Networks, there is a surge in reports about privacy breaches and other issues. Some Apps are even spying on users. Internet users are advised to exercise caution as experts are raising concerns about a VPN extension used by a market-leading service, as it might also […] The post Chrome users warned of data theft by VPN appeared first on THE DESTINATION.

A free Chrome VPN with over 100,000 installations has been accused of snapping unauthorised screenshots of websites and spying on its users location data

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Google-Verified Chrome VPN Extension Exposed as Spyware

A lot of users worldwide use a VPN. And the best way to use it on the browser is by adding a VPN extension. However, not every Chrome VPN extension you install is safe, and some are legitimate spyware. In a recent finding, a reportedly Google-verified VPN extension was caught spying on its users. And this extension is way popular than you can think of. FreeVPN, a Google-verified Chrome VPN extension accused of being spyware Trusting anything on …

Featured Chrome extension FreeVPN.One caught capturing and transmitting user data

Chrome extension, FreeVPN.One, has been found secretly capturing screenshots of users’ browsing sessions and transmitting them to a remote server without consent, according to Koi Security. The extension, which until recently displayed a verified badge on the Chrome Web Store, still carries a “Featured” label, signaling that it follows recommended practices for Chrome extensions. A two-stage architecture The extension employs a sophisticated two…