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title: "Discussion on \"A Fake Extension Passed Chrome's Review Process on the First Try\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"A Fake Extension Passed Chrome's Review Process on the First Try\". Researchers built a proof-of-concept extension designed to steal passwords, submitted it to the Chrome Web Store, and watched it clear review. That's not the only gap they found."
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# [A Fake Extension Passed Chrome's Review Process on the First Try](https://shortlivedage.hashnode.dev/a-fake-extension-passed-chrome-s-review-process-on-the-first-try?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Researchers built a proof-of-concept extension designed to steal passwords, submitted it to the Chrome Web Store, and watched it clear review. That's not the only gap they found.

Aug 25 · 3 min read · shortlivedage.hashnode.dev  
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