AI Chrome Extensions: Privacy Nightmares Lurking in Your Browser
Incogni’s new study highlights privacy risks in AI-powered Chrome extensions, revealing that 67% collect user data and 41% snag personal info, like passwords and location. DeepL and Grammarly top the list of privacy-intrusive culprits. Users might want to reconsider before their browser becomes a secret diary for data-hungry extensions.
Hot Take:
Who knew that casually browsing the internet could be as risky as sending your social security number to a Nigerian prince? Behold, the wild world of Chrome extensions: the unassuming Trojan horses of your browser, silently collecting your secrets like they’re Pokémon cards. With privacy-invasive extensions lurking in your digital shadows, it might be time to rethink that love affair with your browser’s add-ons. Safety first, folks!
Key Points:
- 67% of AI-powered Chrome extensions collect user data, with 41% collecting sensitive personally identifiable information (PII).
- DeepL, Grammarly, and Sider are among the most privacy-invasive popular extensions.
- Programming assistants top the list as the most privacy-invasive category.
- 41% of extensions pose a high risk impact, potentially leading to severe user damage.
- Incogni emphasizes the importance of weighing benefits against privacy risks when choosing extensions.