A Chrome extension called Urban VPN Proxy, used by millions, has been caught collecting user prompts and AI chatbot responses without consent. Despite claiming to protect user privacy, it sends this data to remote servers and shares it with third parties for commercial use. The extension has since been removed from the Chrome Web Store.

The article discusses the recent discovery of popular Chrome extensions that are leaking user data through unencrypted connections. This raises concerns about user privacy and the security of sensitive information while using these extensions. Users are advised to be cautious and consider the risks associated with such tools.