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ZenMate VPN browser extension deanonymization and hijacking

The research analyzes the ZenMate VPN extension and finds weaknesses that let websites identify users and interfere with privileged extension behavior. The attack combines browser-extension messaging and exposed state to undermine the privacy boundary expected from the VPN product and affect millions of installations.

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@IAmMandatory
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The Hacker Blog

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