Malicious Chrome Extensions Uncover Massive User Data Theft

Over 100 malicious Chrome extensions were secretly working together to steal user data, hijack online sessions, and inject ads into browsing experiences, all controlled by a single hidden command center. This massive data theft operation highlights the alarming risks of unchecked access to our online lives.

https://osintsights.com/malicious-chrome-extensions-uncover-massive-user-data-theft?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Malicious Chrome Extensions Exfiltrate User Data

Malicious actors have hijacked 108 Google Chrome extensions, quietly harvesting user data and turning every webpage into a playground for ad injection and code execution - putting around 20,000 users at risk. This sneaky campaign, discovered by cybersecurity researchers, uses a single command-and-control system to wreak havoc…

https://osintsights.com/malicious-chrome-extensions-exfiltrate-user-data?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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New blog: Browser Hijacking techniques -- when malware has different preferences than you

https://www.gdatasoftware.com/blog/2025/11/38298-learning-about-browser-hijacking

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The Dangers of Browser Hijacking: What You Need to Know
https://redbeardsec.com/the-dangers-of-browser-hijacking-what-you-need-to-know

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Protect your online privacy by knowing the risks of #browserhijacking! Don't let malicious websites take control of your information and data. Make sure you know how to #safeguard yourself and your devices from unwanted intrusions. #BrowserHijackingWhatYouNeedToKnow #OnlineSecurity #CyberSecurity

https://redbeardsec.com/the-dangers-of-browser-hijacking-what-you-need-to-know/