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Chrome Manifest V3 blamed for security risks as EditThisCookie extension becomes a victim | Google removed the EditThisCookie Chrome extension, but this malicious copycat remains

The original EditThisCookie extension is no longer available, giving way to a similarly named browser add-on, EditThisCookie®. Google appears to have removed the original extension from the...

Malware analyst Eric Parker recently shared a YouTube video exposing the fake add-on, detailing its many hidden threats. The extension links to a fraudulent website, contains obfuscated code, and is capable of stealing sensitive information – particularly when users visit Facebook. Despite Google's intentions, the new standard seems ineffective, and the situation could worsen as other popular Manifest V2 extensions vanish from the Chrome Web Store.

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