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Google and Microsoft removed the ModHeader browser extension after researchers discovered it contained a dormant data collection feature.
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Who
Google, Microsoft, Researchers
What
Google and Microsoft removed the ModHeader browser extension after researchers discovered it contained a dormant data collection feature.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:17:00 GMT · 6h 36m ago
Where
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Why
Researchers found the extension was built to encrypt and upload up to 1,000 visited domains.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The removal of the ModHeader extension, which had 1.6 million installs, impacts users who relied on it for modifying HTTP headers. This action highlights ongoing concerns about data privacy and security in browser extensions.
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