{"id":3367,"date":"2026-03-04T14:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T12:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/computershop.eu\/blog\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:15:45","slug":"the-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/computershop.eu\/blog\/the-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data","title":{"rendered":"The fake AI extensions in Chrome will steal your data"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>In <strong>the last few months<\/strong>, cybersecurity experts have observed an alarming increase in <strong>malware campaigns using fake &#8220;AI&#8221; extensions in the Google Chrome browser<\/strong>. These extensions, marketed as useful artificial intelligence tools, such as assistants, translators, or productivity tools, have actually been designed to <strong>spy on users and steal sensitive data<\/strong>. Fake AI extensions have been installed by hundreds of thousands of users globally and highlight the hidden risks behind the AI hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are fake AI extensions?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fake AI extensions are small applications designed for the Chrome browser. They are distributed through the <strong>Chrome Web Store<\/strong>, where they appear as legitimate AI assistance tools, for example, text generators, translation tools, or email summarization tools. In reality, behind these seemingly useful interfaces lies a script that <strong>collects data about you without your consent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the attack works<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Attackers use a technique known as <em>extension spraying<\/em>, where identical code is used to publish dozens of different extensions under seemingly harmless names. Once installed, these extensions use iframes loaded from servers controlled by attackers to capture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the content of visited web pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>text and files viewed in the browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the content of emails from your Gmail account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>passwords, cookies, and other sensitive data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;iframe&#8221; practice allows attackers to change the behavior of the extension in real-time, before Google reviews the extension&#8217;s code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many users have been affected?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent research shows that at least <strong>30 fake AI extensions have been installed by over 300,000 users<\/strong> during the documented campaign by specialists. Among the most downloaded are tools with names like &#8220;AI Sidebar&#8221;, &#8220;AI Assistant&#8221;, and &#8220;ChatGPT Translate&#8221;, each with tens of thousands of installations before being removed or hidden from the Chrome Web Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is a list of the most downloaded fake AI extensions for Chrome:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"0827f66a-2912-4394-944e-6eb9d230563f\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gemini AI Sidebar<\/strong> &#8211; 80,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Assistant<\/strong> &#8211; 50,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Sidebar<\/strong> &#8211; 50,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ChatGPT Translate<\/strong> &#8211; 30,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI GPT<\/strong> &#8211; 20,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Sidebar<\/strong> &#8211; 9,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Gemini<\/strong> &#8211; 7,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ChatGBT<\/strong> &#8211; 1,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DeepSeek Chat<\/strong> &#8211; 1,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ChatGPT Translation<\/strong> &#8211; 1,000 installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ChatGPT for Gmail<\/strong> &#8211; 1,000 installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are fake AI extensions dangerous?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The risks of these extensions go far beyond simple &#8220;adware&#8221;. Because they can practically access everything happening in a Chrome tab (including Gmail or your social media accounts), they can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>read emails and private messages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>record passwords and login data<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>capture browsing history and cookies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>send data to external servers without notification<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Worse, hackers can use this information for <strong>identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to personal and corporate accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to protect yourself from fake AI extensions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce the risk of compromise, experts recommend the following best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only install <a href=\"https:\/\/computershop.eu\/blog\/eight-chrome-extensions-for-productivity-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extensions<\/a> from verified sources:<\/strong> check the developer and reviews before clicking &#8220;add to Chrome&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate the permissions requested:<\/strong> avoid extensions that require full access to the data of the sites you visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audit installed extensions:<\/strong> type <code>chrome:\/\/extensions<\/code> in the address bar and remove any extension you do not recognize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change passwords after suspicious installations:<\/strong> if you realize you have installed a potentially dangerous extension, reset the passwords of important accounts and enable two-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Fake AI extensions in Chrome have turned the positive trend of artificial intelligence into spying tools, and the consequences can be severe for your safety. Data protection is no longer just a concern for corporations; it is a danger that every browser user must take seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/security\/fake-ai-chrome-extensions-with-300k-users-steal-credentials-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bleepingcomputer.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/computing\/online-security\/300-000-chrome-users-installed-these-malicious-extensions-posing-as-ai-assistants-delete-them-right-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tomsguide.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/securitybuzz.com\/cybersecurity-news\/somebody-is-watching-ai-weaponizes-fake-chrome-extensions-to-spy-on-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">securitybuzz.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/layerxsecurity.com\/blog\/aiframe-fake-ai-assistant-extensions-targeting-260000-chrome-users-via-injected-iframes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">layerxsecurity.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"quickshare-container\">\r\n\t<ul class=\"quickshare-genericons monochrome quickshare-effect-expand\">\r\n\t\t<li class=\"quickshare-share\">Share:<\/li> \r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fthe-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data&amp;t=The+fake+AI+extensions+in+Chrome+will+steal+your+data+<+Refurbished+Computers+-+ComputerShop.EU\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share on Facebook\"><span class=\"quickshare-facebook\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fthe-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data&amp;text=The+fake+AI+extensions+in+Chrome+will+steal+your+data+<+Refurbished+Computers+-+ComputerShop.EU\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share on Twitter\"><span class=\"quickshare-twitter\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\t\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fthe-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FFake-AI-extensions-300x200.png&amp;description=In+the+last+few+months%2C+cybersecurity+experts+have+observed+an+alarming+increase+in+malware+campaigns+using+fake+%22AI%22+extensions+in+the+Google+Chrome+browser.+These+extensions%2C+marketed+as+useful+artificial+intelligence+tools%2C+such+as+assistants%2C+translators%2C+or+productivity+tools%2C+have%26hellip%3B\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\"><span class=\"quickshare-pinterest\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\t\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fthe-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data&amp;title=The+fake+AI+extensions+in+Chrome+will+steal+your+data&amp;source=Refurbished+Computers+-+ComputerShop.EU&amp;summary=In+the+last+few+months%2C+cybersecurity+experts+have+observed+an+alarming+increase+in+malware+campaigns+using+fake+%22AI%22+extensions+in+the+Google+Chrome+browser.+These+extensions%2C+marketed+as+useful+artificial+intelligence+tools%2C+such+as+assistants%2C+translators%2C+or+productivity+tools%2C+have%26hellip%3B\" title=\"Share on Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"quickshare-linkedin\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fthe-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share on Google+\"><span class=\"quickshare-googleplus\">Google+<\/span><\/a><\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Refurbished+Computers+-+ComputerShop.EU:+The+fake+AI+extensions+in+Chrome+will+steal+your+data&amp;body=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputershop.eu%2Fblog%2Fthe-fake-ai-extensions-in-chrome-will-steal-your-data\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share via Email\"><span class=\"quickshare-email\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>In the last few months, cybersecurity experts have observed an alarming increase in malware campaigns using fake &#8220;AI&#8221; extensions in the Google Chrome browser. 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