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Deep & Emerging Tech·July 1, 2026·1 min read

That free VPN Chrome and Firefox extension may be reading your clipboard every half a second, researchers warn

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Socket’s finding that "VPN Go" extensions were polling clipboards every 500 ms is a reminder that browser add-ons are effectively unvetted endpoint agents. Lock down extension policies on corporate browsers this week—especially for roles that handle credentials, payments, or production keys.