Google and Microsoft Pull ModHeader With 1.6 Million Installs After Dormant Collector Found

Google and Microsoft have removed ModHeader, a widely used browser extension with nearly 1.6 million users, after it was discovered that a dormant collector for browsing history was embedded in its official version. Although the collector was inactive and no evidence suggests it ever gathered data, the decision underscores the importance of transparency and user privacy in software development. This move highlights how even inactive features can spark significant scrutiny and action when privacy concerns arise.