A fake Chrome browser extension called 'ChatGPT Ad Blocker' was harvesting conversations of ChatGPT users in the name of offering an ad-free experience.
Fake ChatGPT Ad Blocker Chrome Extension Caught Spying on Users
A malicious Chrome extension named 'ChatGPT Ad Blocker' was discovered exfiltrating ChatGPT user conversations under the guise of blocking ads. The extension, which affected thousands of users, collected sensitive data including prompts and responses, posing significant privacy risks. Users who installed this fake extension are urged to remove it immediately and review their ChatGPT data exposure.