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Popular WhatRuns browser extension compromised with malicious update that steals user URLs and AI chat conversations

Hacker NewsApr 15, 20261 min read
Popular WhatRuns browser extension compromised with malicious update that steals user URLs and AI chat conversations

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3 Key Points

  1. WhatRuns extension received a malicious update that exfiltrates sensitive user data including full URLs and AI chat histories

  2. The compromise appears to affect the browser extension's ability to monitor and transmit user browsing activity and AI interactions

  3. Security concern highlights risks of third-party browser extensions accessing browsing data and private conversations

  4. Users relying on WhatRuns for tracking website technologies should review extension permissions and consider disabling until patch is available

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