When Koi broke the story, many of these applications were still active in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser stores. However, according to a statement given to The Hacker News, Microsoft stated that it had removed all the extensions identified in the scam. Following the scheme, experts suggest users remove any unrecognized browser extensions, review privacy permissions, and focus only on trusted developers. For the industry writ large, the case is a fascinating look into an ever...

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