Recent alerts from Google Chrome have identified 16 malicious extensions that pose risks of data theft and fraud. These extensions, which can disguise themselves as legitimate plugins, have raised concerns about the security of sensitive information, including passwords and financial data. The issue has been highlighted by various cybersecurity sources, including a report from SquareX, which revealed that these polymorphic extensions can morph into any browser extension, putting users' password managers and wallets at risk. Users are advised to exercise caution when installing extensions from the Chrome Web Store to avoid potential identity theft and data breaches.