Chrome, Edge Extensions Caught Tracking Users, Creating Backdoors

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Chrome, Edge Extensions Caught Tracking Users, Creating Backdoors

Securityweek • December 2, 2025

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Chrome and Edge Extensions Found Tracking Users and Exploiting Vulnerabilities Recent reports indicate that certain Chrome and Edge extensions have been tracking users by profiling them and accessing cookie data to create unique identifiers. These extensions have been executing malicious payloads using browser API access, raising significant security concerns for users of these browsers. 2 sources 33

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Zero-day Exploit

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Hacking Team Spyware

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