DataSpii: The catastrophic data leak via browser extensions
https://securitywithsam.com/2019/07/dataspii-leak-via-browser-extensions/ [securitywithsam.com]
2019-07-19 00:44
Our investigation uncovered an online service selling the collected browsing activity data to its subscription members in near real-time. In this report, we delineate the sensitive data source types relevant to the security of individuals and businesses across the globe. We observed two extensions employing dilatory tactics — an effective maneuver for eluding detection — to collect the data. We identified the collection of sensitive data from the internal network environments of Fortune 500 companies.
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