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287 Chrome Extensions Caught Harvesting Browsing Data from 37M Users
New investigation by Q Continuum reveals 287 Chrome extensions leaking the private browsing data of 37.4 million users to firms like Similarweb and Alibaba. Learn how these harmless tools turn your history into a product.
16 Fake ChatGPT Extensions Caught Hijacking User Accounts
A coordinated campaign of 16 malicious GPT optimisers has been caught hijacking ChatGPT accounts. These tools steal session tokens to access private chats, Slack, and Google Drive files.
$6,000 “Stanley” Toolkit Sold on Russian Forums Fakes Secure URLs in Chrome
Say hello to Stanley, a new malicious toolkit that guarantees bypassing Google’s Chrome Web Store review process.
GhostPoster Browser Malware Hid for 5 Years With 840,000 Installs
Researchers uncover a 5-year malware campaign using browser extensions on Chrome, Firefox and Edge, relying on hidden payloads and shared infrastructure.
Fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek Extensions Spied on Over 1 Million Chrome Users
Security researchers have identified two malicious Chrome extensions recording AI chats. Learn how to identify and remove these tools to protect your privacy.
ChrimeraWire Trojan Fakes Chrome Activity to Manipulate Search Rankings
ChrimeraWire is a new Windows trojan that automates web browsing through Chrome to simulate user activity and manipulate search engine rankings.
WebXR Flaw Hits 4 Billion Chromium Users, Update Your Browser Now
Cybersecurity startup AISLE discovered a Medium severity flaw in the WebXR component of Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium browsers. Over 4 billion devices were at risk. Update now.
7 Year Long ShadyPanda Attack Spied on 4.3M Chrome and Edge Users
Koi Security exposes ShadyPanda, a group that used trusted Chrome/Edge extensions to infect 4.3 million users over 7 years for deep surveillance and corporate espionage.
Google Expands Chrome Autofill to Passports and Licenses, But Is It Safe?
Google Chrome browser’s new enhanced autofill feature can now remember and automatically fill in personal data such as…
Hackers Hide RMM Installs as Fake Chrome Updates and Teams Invites
New research from Red Canary and Zscaler shows phishing lures now drop RMM tools like ITarian and Atera,…