Over 100 malicious Chrome extensions since Feb 2024 impersonated real tools to steal data and execute code.

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Over 100 malicious Chrome extensions, active since February 2024, impersonated legitimate utilities to steal data and execute code. These extensions gain excessive permissions to interact with websites and execute commands from attacker-controlled domains. Users are advised to verify developers, scrutinize permissions and reviews, and avoid similar-looking extensions as Google has removed the identified threats.

100+ Fake Chrome Extensions Found Hijacking Sessions, Stealing Credentials, Injecting Ads