Inspired by Facebook seems Like Chrome and FireFox extensions also start there business by collecting and selling user data without Permission
Sam Jidali, a Professional Cyber Security Researcher has revealed data leak from 8 different Chrome and Firefox extensions.They termed as DataSpii. Data include Personal Interest,tax return,GPS location,cloud service,file attachments,credit card information,genetic profiles,online shopping history e.t.c are comprise by these extensions.The Eight Extensions are:
- Branded Surveys (Chrome)
- FairShare Unlock (Chrome and Firefox)
- HoverZoom (Chrome)
- Panel Community Surveys (Chrome)
- PanelMeasurement (Chrome)
- SaveFrom.net Helper (Firefox)
- SpeakIt! (Chrome)
- SuperZoom (Chrome and Firefox)
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