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Title: Fake VPN Chrome extensions force-installed 1.5 million times
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Fake VPN Chrome extensions force-installed 1.5 million times

Three malicious Chrome extensions posing as VPN (Virtual Private Networks) infected were downloaded 1.5 million times, acting as browser hijackers, cashback hack tools, and data stealers. [...]

Source: Fake VPN Chrome extensions force-installed 1.5 million times (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-vpn-chrome-extensions-force-installed-15-million-times/)