Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches

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"target": "Chrome Web Store",
"threat_actor": "N/A",
"patch_ready": false,
"insight": "A malicious extension on Chrome Web Store masquerades as Perplexity AI, intercepting search traffic and collecting browsing info."
}

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-perplexity-extension-on-chrome-web-store-tracked-searches/

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-perplexity-extension-on-chrome-web-store-tracked-searches/

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Bill Toulas

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insdate: 2026-06-30 16:10:07
title: Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches
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"target": "Chrome Web Store",
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"insight": "A malicious extension on Chrome Web Store masquerades as Perplexity AI, intercepting search traffic and collecting browsing info."
}
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