Free VPN extension spied on users

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A popular free Chrome VPN extension, FreeVPN.One, has been found to secretly capture screenshots of every page visited by its over 100,000 users. Security researchers discovered that the extension, which holds Google's "Featured" badge, collects sensitive user data through screenshots, despite claims of privacy protection. This incident highlights the risks associated with free VPN services and the importance of verifying their security before use.


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