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Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches
BleepingComputer
· June 30, 2026AI summary
A malicious Chrome extension is impersonating the Perplexity AI answer engine, and it has been found to intercept search traffic and collect browsing information. This extension was available on the Chrome Web Store.
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