Some Chrome extension with 1.4M installs tracks and injects code on visitors browser without their knowledge.
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Chrome Web Store extensions with over 1.4 million downloads have been removed by Google.
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These extensions flagged by McAfee offer various services such as Netflix streaming to a group of people, taking screenshots, and auto-applying coupon codes.
These extensions were coded to wait 15 days after installation before collecting data or injecting code—in order to keep the activity covert.
Netflix Party, Netflix Party 2, FlipShope - Price Tracker Extension, Full Page Screenshot Capture, and AutoBuy Flash Sales.
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