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Chrome Extensions Vulnerability Exposes API Keys, Secrets, and Tokens

Chrome Extensions Vulnerability Exposes API Keys, Secrets, and Tokens

A major security vulnerability has been found in Chrome extensions, exposing sensitive API keys and secrets due to developers hardcoding credentials in JavaScript. This flaw affects popular extensions with over 15 million users, enabling unauthorized access to cloud services and analytics platforms, leading to data corruption and potential financial losses. Researchers emphasize poor credential management practices as a systemic issue.

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