Two popular Chrome extensions, DeepSeek and Claude, designed to enhance the ChatGPT experience, have been caught secretly spying on the conversations and browsing history of over 900,000 users. This incident raises serious concerns about data privacy and the security of user information, highlighting the risks associated with third-party browser extensions. The extensions in question, which were available on the Chrome Web Store, have since been removed. The extensions were collecting sensitive user data without explicit consent, potentially exposing private conversations and browsing activity. One of the offending extensions was even highlighted by Google, further illustrating the need for stricter vetting processes. The exact nature of the data collected and how it was used is still under investigation, but the scale of the breach is significant. This situation affects all users who installed and used the compromised extensions, potentially leading to identity theft or other malicious activities. It also underscores the importance of exercising caution when installing browser extensions, even those that appear legitimate. The incident adds to the growing debate around digital privacy and the need for more robust regulations.

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Publication: Pplware

Published: January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

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