These malicious Google Chrome extensions have stolen data from over 170 sites - find out if you're affected

Google Chrome app is seen on an iPhone next to Edge and other web browser apps. Microsoft is using new prompts in Edge to try and stop users from downloading Chrome.

• Malicious Google Chrome extensions "Phantom Shuttle" secretly rerouted traffic through attacker-controlled proxies
• Extensions targeted Chinese users, harvesting credentials from 170 high-value domains
• Google removed the plugins; experts warn browser add-ons remain a major security risk

Security researchers recently discovered two extensions for the Google Chrome browser were rerouting valuable traffic through compromised proxies, and thus sharing sensitive information with malicious third parties.