New Research from Incogni Ranks Top 238 AI-Powered Google Chrome Extensions by Privacy Risk - Cybersecurity Insiders

Incogni’s study of 238 AI-powered Google Chrome extensions reveals that 67% collect user data, with 41% collecting personally identifiable information (PII). Extensions like Grammarly and DeepL, while popular, pose significant privacy risks, potentially exposing users to identity theft and cybersecurity threats. The report highlights the need for users to carefully consider the privacy implications of browser extensions, especially those with high-risk permissions and data collection practices.

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