FreeVPN.One: The Chrome Extension That Sees All! (And Google Snoozes)
FreeVPN.One’s Chrome extension, once a privacy hero, has morphed into a screenshot villain, secretly snapping user activity and sending it off to a remote server. Despite Google’s security promises, this sneaky extension still lurks in the Chrome Web Store, proving that even privacy promises can be flipped into a digital trap.
Hot Take:
When a VPN extension starts acting like your tech-savvy uncle with a new camera, taking unsolicited screenshots of your online adventures, it’s time to reconsider your trust issues. FreeVPN.One might be free, but it’s certainly not freeing you from being watched. Maybe it’s time to stop being a tourist in the Chrome Web Store and start being a savvy local.
Key Points:
- FreeVPN.One, a Chrome VPN extension, is capturing and transmitting user screenshots without consent.
- The extension has over 100,000 verified installations despite these privacy concerns.
- Koi Security highlights serious gaps in Chrome Web Store’s security protocols.
- The extension’s developer claims compliance with policies, citing “background scanning” for suspicious domains.
- Google has yet to remove the extension, despite its controversial behavior.
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