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Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs

Ars Technica · SecurityApr 11, 11:15 UTC · Apr 11, 2025Malware

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Experts spotted 5 rogue Chrome extensions used by 1.4M users

Security AffairsAug 31, 14:52 UTC · Aug 31, 2022Research

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Four malicious Chrome extensions affected over half a million users and global businesses

Security AffairsJan 16, 14:18 UTC · Jan 16, 2018Threat actor

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Google Chrome Extensions Could Be Used to Track Users Online

Infosecurity MagazineJun 20, 18:30 UTC · Jun 20, 2022Industry

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Google to banish cryptocurrency mining extensions from official Chrome Web Store

Security AffairsApr 3, 12:48 UTC · Apr 3, 2018Industry

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Five Malicious Chrome Extensions Impersonate Workday and NetSuite to Hijack Accounts

The Hacker NewsJan 17, 08:27 UTC · Jan 17, 2026Threat actor

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Google to warn of Chrome extensions from new or untrusted developers

The RecordDec 12, 00:00 UTC · Dec 12, 2022Threat actor

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Google removed 49 Chrome Extensions that were hijacking cryptocurrency wallets

Security AffairsApr 15, 14:10 UTC · Apr 15, 2020Data breach

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Rogue ChatGPT extension FakeGPT hijacked Facebook accounts

Security AffairsMar 22, 22:03 UTC · Mar 22, 2023Threat actor

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Malicious Chrome extensions: a cat and mouse game

Kaspersky SecurelistJan 31, 03:34 UTC · Jan 31, 2013Malware

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Malicious Google Chrome Extensions Hijack Workday and Netsuite

Infosecurity MagazineJan 19, 12:30 UTC · Jan 19, 2026Data breach

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Chrome Extension Uses AI Engine to Act Without User Input

Infosecurity MagazineApr 25, 13:15 UTC · Apr 25, 2025Exploit / PoC1

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Google forces devs to reveal Chrome extensions' data use, privacy practices

Help Net SecurityNov 19, 00:00 UTC · Nov 19, 2020Policy & legal

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Malicious Chrome Extension Steals MEXC API Keys by Masquerading as Trading Tool

The Hacker NewsJan 15, 00:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2026Threat actor

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DarkSpectre Browser Extension Campaigns Exposed After Impacting 8.8 Million Users Worldwide

The Hacker NewsJan 1, 09:11 UTC · Jan 1, 2026Threat actor

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Cyber threat information law hurtles toward expiration, with poor prospects for renewal

CyberScoopSep 22, 10:00 UTC · Sep 22, 2025Malware

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Legitimate Chrome VPN Extension Turns to Browser Spyware

Infosecurity MagazineAug 19, 12:45 UTC · Aug 19, 2025Malware

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Fake ChatGPT for Google extension hijacks Facebook accounts

Help Net SecurityMar 23, 00:00 UTC · Mar 23, 2023Phishing & fraud

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Malicious Perplexity Chrome Extension Intercepted Searches and Address Bar Input

The Hacker NewsJun 30, 11:33 UTC · Jun 30, 2026Industry

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EclecticIQ's new browser extension helps analysts capture threat indicators automatically

Help Net SecurityApr 3, 00:00 UTC · Apr 3, 2020Industry

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llion Chrome users have installed malicious Ad Blockers from Chrome store

Security AffairsApr 21, 21:42 UTC · Apr 21, 2018Malware

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Think twice before installing Chrome extensions

Kaspersky SecurelistMar 23, 19:43 UTC · Mar 23, 2012Malware

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

The Hacker NewsJul 15, 00:00 UTC · Jul 15, 2026Research1

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'Knockoff' Browser Extension Hides Sketchy Brands on Amazon

404 MediaJul 8, 12:16 UTC · Jul 8, 2026Policy & legal

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Chrome extension “Safery” steals Ethereum wallet seed phrases

Security AffairsNov 13, 18:25 UTC · Nov 13, 2025Threat actor

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Google adds new risk assessment tool for Chrome extensions

Help Net SecurityApr 25, 00:00 UTC · Apr 25, 2023Tools

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Shitcoin Wallet Chrome extension steals crypto

Security AffairsJan 2, 08:17 UTC · Jan 2, 2020Industry

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Fake AI Assistants in Google Chrome Web Store Steal Passwords

Infosecurity MagazineFeb 13, 11:25 UTC · Feb 13, 2026Threat actor

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ExtensionHound: Open-source tool for Chrome extension DNS forensics

Help Net SecurityJan 30, 00:00 UTC · Jan 30, 2025Tools

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Fake Open VSX Extensions Harvest Private Repo and CI Data

Infosecurity MagazineAug 5, 15:30 UTC · Aug 5, 2026Industry

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152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic

The Hacker NewsJun 15, 00:00 UTC · Jun 15, 2026Threat actor

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Adobe quietly bundles data-collecting Chrome extension with latest Reader update

Help Net SecurityOct 15, 09:22 UTC · Oct 15, 2018Vulnerability

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Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations

Ars Technica · SecurityDec 17, 15:25 UTC · Dec 17, 2025Industry

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Chrome Extension Caught Injecting Hidden Solana Transfer Fees Into Raydium Swaps

The Hacker NewsNov 26, 11:10 UTC · Nov 26, 2025Research

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Man-in-the-Prompt: The invisible attack threatening ChatGPT and other AI systems

Security AffairsAug 16, 17:27 UTC · Aug 16, 2025Exploit / PoC

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Sisense Extense Framework provides users access to actionable intelligence inside applications

Help Net SecurityJul 23, 00:00 UTC · Jul 23, 2021Industry

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New Mozilla Feature Blocks Risky Add-Ons on Specific Websites to Safeguard User Security

The Hacker NewsJul 11, 03:32 UTC · Jul 11, 2023Phishing & fraud

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1Password unveils 'sign in with' browser extension feature

Help Net SecurityDec 5, 00:00 UTC · Dec 5, 2022Industry

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Chrome Extension Stealing Cryptocurrency Keys and Passwords

Schneier on SecurityJun 22, 16:30 UTC · Jun 22, 2020Phishing & fraud

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Malicious Chrome Extensions Downloaded Over 33 Million Times

Infosecurity MagazineJun 19, 10:30 UTC · Jun 19, 2020Threat actor

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