: This 2026 report details a long-running campaign where extensions offered customization but actually hijacked half a million accounts.
: Some of these "hack" tools include systems to track "donations" or "premium features," which allow attackers to steal credit card information from users already compromised by the initial software. Useful Research & Analysis Sources
: While focused on censorship, this paper provides critical context on the safety and privacy risks inherent in the VK ecosystem. An Analysis of In-Platform Censorship on Russia's VKontakte