Beware - over 840,000 malicious browser extensions uncovered

Security researchers LayerX have discovered 17 extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers which monitored people’s ...

Warning! Uninstall these extensions from your browser now before they steal your data and money

Recent reports indicate a sophisticated hacking campaign known as GhostPoster, which has targeted major web browsers through ...
NewsBytes

Stealthy 'GhostPoster' malware siphons data, ad-revenue through fake browser extensions

A stealthy malware campaign, GhostPoster, has been using fake browser extensions to infiltrate Chrome, Firefox and Edge users, secretly stealing data and ad revenue for years.

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The ...
The Spectrum

Are browser extensions safe?

When you access a website on the internet, you generally use a tool called a browser (MS Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, etc.). These browsers use extensions, which is a small software module for ...

Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks

A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the ...