Cyberstalkers are abusing Google Chrome’s sync feature to silently copy a victim’s browsing history and stored passwords after brief physical access to a phone. Certo Software warns that this legitimate feature can be turned into a powerful surveillance tool, and suggests Google add clearer alerts when sync is enabled or a new account is added. #GoogleChrome #CertoSoftware #ElectronicFrontierFoundation
Keypoints
- Cyberstalkers are exploiting Chrome sync to monitor victims.
- Brief access to a phone can be enough to enable the abuse.
- Synced browsing history and saved passwords may be exposed.
- Certo Software used a victim case to show how the tactic works.
- Researchers want Google to add clearer sync notifications and warnings.
Read More: https://cyberscoop.com/google-chrome-sync-cyberstalking-exploit/