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Millions of Google Chrome users could be at risk from these dodgy extensions
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Millions of Google Chrome users could be at risk from these dodgy extensions

Security researcher finds more than 30 unlisted Google Chrome extensions Cumulatively they have more than four million users They are potentially hazardous, with...

Malicious “polymorphic” Chrome extensions can mimic other tools to trick victims
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Malicious “polymorphic” Chrome extensions can mimic other tools to trick victims

Researchers find malicious browser extensions can assume the appearance of any other installed in the browser It can also disable other extensions, completely...

VSCode extensions pulled over security risks, but millions of users have already installed
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VSCode extensions pulled over security risks, but millions of users have already installed

Security researchers found malicious code hiding in two VSCode extensions Microsoft quickly pulled them and notifies users The developer criticized Microsoft’s move, saying...

Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work
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Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work

Google’s Chrome Web Store for Enterprise has been made available It’s free to use for Chrome Enterprise Core and Premium users Two new...

Google Chrome extensions hit in major attack – dozens of developers affected, so be on your guard
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Google Chrome extensions hit in major attack – dozens of developers affected, so be on your guard

Researchers discover large supply-chain attack targeting Chrome extension developers Dozens have been compromised, resulting in possibly millions of victim users Researchers urge users...

Google Chrome extensions hack may have started much earlier than expected
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Google Chrome extensions hack may have started much earlier than expected

New details have emerged regarding recent cyberattack A malicious Google Chrome extension led to 400,000 users being infected with malware Attackers were reportedly...

Google Chrome extensions targeted by hackers to steal user passwords
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Google Chrome extensions targeted by hackers to steal user passwords

Christmas Eve attack sees Cyberhaven Chrome extension hit Some data could have been exfiltrated, Cyberhaven systems secure Users are being told to change...

Developers targeted by malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions
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Developers targeted by malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions

Reversing Labs and Assaraf discover campaign targeting software and web3 devs Multiple packages were hiding weaponized code that deploys stage-two malware The malicious...

These are the best Chrome Extensions of 2024 – according to Google
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These are the best Chrome Extensions of 2024 – according to Google

Google has announced its 12 favorite Chrome Extensions of 2024 There are extensions for productivity, shopping, and more It even recommends a fun...