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Fake Perplexity Chrome extension spied on user searches

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A malicious Google Chrome extension disguised as a Perplexity AI search tool was discovered on the Chrome Web Store. This fake extension secretly tracked users' search queries. Security researchers are advising users who installed the extension, titled "Search for perplexity ai," to remove it immediately to prevent further data compromise. AI

IMPACT Malicious extensions impersonating AI tools pose a risk to user privacy and trust in AI applications.

RANK_REASON A malicious third-party tool impersonating a legitimate AI product.

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Fake Perplexity Chrome extension spied on user searches

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A malicious third-party tool impersonating a legitimate AI product.
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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fake Perplexity Chrome extension spies on your searches A fake Perplexity Chrome extension secretly monitored searches. If you installed "Search for perplexity

    Fake Perplexity Chrome extension spies on your searches A fake Perplexity Chrome extension secretly monitored searches. If you installed "Search for perplexity ai," you need to remove it ma... #AI #Privacy Origin | Interest | Match

    LINKS malwarebytes.com/…/fake-perplexity-chrome… awakari.com/sub-details.html awakari.com/pub-msg.html
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fake # Perplexity extension on # Chrome Web Store tracked searches https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/fake-perplexity-extension-on-chrome-web-stor

    Fake # Perplexity extension on # Chrome Web Store tracked searches https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/fake-perplexity-extension-on-chrome-web-store-tracked-searches/ # cybersecurity # privacy # AI

    LINKS bleepingcomputer.com/…/fake-perplexity-ex…

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