Chrome Store Hosts 'Poper Blocker' Spyware Downloaded by Millions
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A Chrome Web Store ad blocker called Poper Blocker exfiltrates sensitive data and was downloaded millions of times.
Dark Reading reports that the Chrome Web Store is hosting Poper Blocker, a purported ad blocker downloaded by millions. The extension exfiltrates large amounts of sensitive information while carrying Google's store approval. Researchers had warned about it, but the listing still benefited from that official stamp.
- Poper Blocker was offered as an ad blocker and downloaded millions of times.
- The extension exfiltrates large volumes of sensitive user information.
- It kept Google's Chrome Web Store approval despite researcher warnings.
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A purported ad-blocker exfiltrates reams of sensitive information, and benefits from having Google's stamp of approval despite researcher warnings.
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