Google and Microsoft remove ModHeader after dormant collector found
Google and Microsoft remove ModHeader after dormant collector found
Google and Microsoft have pulled the ModHeader browser extension from their stores after identifying a dormant data-collection component. The extension had about 1.6 million installs across supported browsers before removal, as detailed in ModHeader coverage.
The case highlights platform risk from trusted extensions with large installed bases: a feature can remain inactive until later activation, delaying detection while preserving broad access to browser traffic and user workflows.
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