Uninstall them immediately! These apps will steal your personal information if you do not delete them immediately
Today, our personal information is exposed like never before. The social networks, apps, websites and platforms you use every day are collecting data that could fall into the wrong hands.
Being a victim of having your personal information stolen not only affects your privacy, but can also lead to financial fraud, identity theft, and even blackmail. A European cybersecurity expert blogged about the risks of interacting with certain apps.
Cybersecurity expert Vladimir Palant has warned on his personal blog (which you can access from this link ) about several Google Chrome extensions that contain malicious codes, capable of leaking your personal information or even allowing spying on your device.
In his investigation, Palant discovered that these extensions, despite being popular and receiving good reviews in the Chrome Web Store, were designed to inject malicious code that could be used for nefarious purposes, such as injecting unwanted ads, or in the worst-case scenario, stealing data.
The code allows some websites to inject JavaScript code into the pages you visit, compromising your security without you even realizing it. Every time you browse, these extensions act as a backdoor, allowing access to any type of dangerous content.
The add-ons you should uninstall immediately to protect your information are:
- PDF Toolbox
- Autoskip for YouTube
- Crystal Ad Block
- Brisk VPN
- Quick Translation
- Easyview Reader View
- Epsilon Ad Blocker
- Zoom Plus
- Amazing Dark Mode
- OneCleaner
It is estimated that these malicious add-ons have affected over 87 million users. Although many of them have already been removed from the official store, it is advisable to check if you have them installed and delete them.