GOOGLE and Microsoft removed the ModHeader browser extension, which had 1.6 million installations due to a dormant data collector found in the code. Concerns about web security are increasing as malicious entities may exploit vulnerabilities in popular extensions. This move underscores the importance of monitoring browser security and the potential risks third-party extensions pose to users' data.
Google and Microsoft Pull ModHeader Extension Over Data Collector
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