Malicious ‘Free’ VPN Extension with 9 Million Installs Hijacks User Traffic and Steals Browsing Data

A deceptive browser campaign has exposed millions of users to extensive surveillance through seemingly innocent VPN extensions. Chrome extensions marketed as “Free Unlimited VPN” services accumulated over 9 million installations before security detection, with the malware remaining hidden for nearly six years. These tools promised simple privacy solutions with single-click activation, yet delivered precisely the […]

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