Globe News Wire
20 Jul 2026, 12:35 UTC · 15h ago
Free VPN Extensions Caught Harvesting Clipboard Data, CyberInsider Warns Browser Users
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Globe News Wire
20 Jul 2026, 12:35 UTC · 15h ago
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Certain free VPN extensions for Chrome and Firefox have been found secretly harvesting sensitive clipboard data, including passwords and financial account numbers. — Increases systemic cybersecurity risk for individuals and potentially corporate employees, though the impact is limited to users of 'free' extensions rather than enterprise infrastructure.
-0.30The compromised extensions target high-value data such as cryptocurrency wallet addresses and two-factor authentication codes. — Directly increases the risk of theft for digital assets and financial accounts, which may negatively affect user confidence in browser-based privacy tools.
-0.20Which stocks this story touches
The article mentions that users of the Firefox browser are affected by malicious VPN extensions harvesting sensitive data.
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