Immersive Translation Suspends Bilingual Sharing Over Privacy Risks

The "Immersive Translation" browser plugin has temporarily suspended its bilingual webpage sharing feature following reports of potential privacy risks. In an official statement, the plugin's development team acknowledged that some users unintentionally shared pages containing personal information through the feature, which generated publicly accessible links. To mitigate the risk of data exposure, the team has decided to halt the function until a more secure privacy protection mechanism is developed [1].

Community reports indicate that users raised concerns about the plugin's improper handling of permissions, with some claiming that sensitive data—including wallet private keys—were exposed. Additionally, a vulnerability was reported in the plugin’s "Web Page Snapshot" feature, further fueling concerns over user data security [1].

The development team clarified that no translation content or backend user data had been leaked, emphasizing that the issue was limited to the bilingual sharing feature, which only became active when users deliberately engaged with it. Despite these clarifications, the incident has raised questions about the broader security implications of browser plugins that handle or display sensitive information [1].

No official security agencies have yet issued warnings related to the incident. However, the developer has urged users to exercise caution and to remain vigilant in protecting their personal and financial information. The team stated that it will not reintroduce the feature until it has implemented a more robust privacy framework [1].

The ongoing investigation into the plugin’s functionality highlights the increasing scrutiny of digital tools designed to enhance user experience, especially when those tools handle or display data from third-party sources. As the plugin’s developers continue to address these concerns, the event serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerabilities that come with integrating external services into online browsing experiences [1].

BlockBeats continues to monitor the situation for further updates and developments.

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[1] title:「Immersive Translation」 Plugin Might Have Caused Information Leakage, Official Announcement on Temporary Suspension of Bilingual Webpage Sharing Feature

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