Malicious browser extensions caught spying on 2 million users

Tech expert Kurt Knutsson urges you to use Apple's App Privacy Report to see what your apps are really up to. Every day, millions of people install tiny browser add-ons they believe will improve productivity or entertainment. With so many options available on the Chrome Web Store, users often rely on trust markers like install counts, user reviews and developer reputation to make their choice. Many glance at shiny verification badges and five-star ratings, assume the vetting process was solid, and click "Install" without thinking twice. But attackers have started to exploit these very signals.