Over 300 Chrome Extensions Found Secretly Harvesting User Data, With More Than 37 Million Downloads
91/69 Monday, February 16, 2026 Cybersecurity researchers have identified more than 300 Google Chrome extensions exhibiting spying and data-stealing behavior, affecting users worldwide with a combined total of over 37.4 million downloads. Network traffic analysis revealed that at least 153 of these extensions begin transmitting users’ browsing history and search engine queries immediately after installation. […]
