Chrome Store Hosts 'Poper Blocker' Spyware Downloaded by Millions
A purported ad-blocker exfiltrates reams of sensitive information and benefits from having Google's stamp of approval despite researcher warnings.
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2026-09-28 16:51 UTC
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