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Chrome VPN Extension With 100k Installs Screenshots All Sites Users Visit (koi-security.webflow.io)
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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/35967051

Most people turn to a VPN for one reason: privacy. And with its verified badge, featured placement, and 100k+ installs, FreeVPN.One looked like a safe choice. But once it’s in your browser, it’s not working to keep you safe, it’s continuously watching you.

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[–] Sasquatch@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Isnt that at the top?

[–] MacStainless@piefed.social 1 points 18 hours ago

Yup. Spent about 1.5 seconds on that site before closing it out.