Hacked Chrome extensions put 2.6 million users at risk of data leak
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says hackers are embedding dangerous code in Chrome extensions to steal your data.
Chrome extensions hijacked in phishing attack
Stay informed about the latest phishing attack where several Chrome extensions were hijacked, compromising user security and data.
Google Chrome extensions hack may have started much earlier than expected
A BleepingComputer investigation found the same code was injected into at least 35 Google Chrome extensions, which are being used by roughly 2.6 million users worldwide. This led to 400,000 devices being infected with malicious code through the CyberHaven extensions.
These 30 Chrome Extensions Were All Breached, and Millions of Users Are Affected
Google Chrome users beware: 30 popular Chrome extensions have been hacked, exposing millions of users to data theft. The Chrome extensions hack started with the breach of a security firm's browser extension.
Hackers are hijacking Chrome extensions in an attempt to steal your data
Multiple Chrome browser extensions have been hijacked by hackers in recent months to steal data from their users.
Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data
Other extensions possibly affected include Internxt VPN, VPNCity, Uvoice, and ParrotTalks, as Bleeping Computer writes. Cyberhaven says hackers pushed an update (version 24.10.4) of its Cyberhaven data loss prevention extension containing the malicious code on Christmas Eve at 8:32PM ET.
Hackers take over Google Chrome extensions in cyberattack
The attack began after a hacker successfully targeted a Cyberhaven employee via a phishing email that was sent to Chrome extension developers. The employee, believing the email was an official Google contact, clicked the email and input their login credentials on the phishing page.
Hackers Exploit Google Chrome Extensions to Steal Sensitive Data: What You Need to Know
A significant breach of popular Google Chrome extensions, including Cyberhaven, has exposed sensitive user data. Learn how the attack unfolded and how to secure your browser.
I found a malicious Chrome extension on my system - here's how and what I did next
When Chrome flagged an extension for malware, it triggered hours of cleanup. Learn how to check your extensions, clear malware, and keep your browser secure for the future.
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Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions
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Widespread cyberattack targets Google Chrome extensions, compromises 2.6 million devices
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