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737 Chrome VPN Extensions Caught Routing Traffic Through Proxies. Check If You Have One
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Summary
A massive collection of 737 Chrome VPN and proxy extensions are being used to route user traffic through a single SOCKS5 proxy infrastructure, primarily targeting Russian-speaking users seeking access to blocked content. Many of these extensions impersonate legitimate VPN brands and employ deceptive tactics to bypass Chrome Web Store policies, highlighting a sophisticated attempt to monetize user traffic and evade detection.
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