Episode 684 - 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions Removed From Google Web Store
Release Date: 02/19/2020
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info_outlineAn investigation identified over 500 malicious Chrome extensions in the Google web store that were ultimately removed. This episode talks about what those extensions were doing and what you can do to protect yourself in the future.
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