Chrome Store's 'Poper Blocker' Found to Be Spyware With Millions of Downloads

Researchers found that Poper Blocker, an extension posing as an ad blocker, exfiltrates sensitive user data. Despite warnings, it remains available in the Chrome Web Store with millions of downloads.

• Poper Blocker poses as an ad blocker
• The extension exfiltrates sensitive user data
• It has millions of downloads and stays in the Chrome Web Store
• Google has not removed it despite researcher warnings