319 Chrome extensions with 13.4 million installs hijacked users' search settings and routed queries via operator servers
MALWAREredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- Medium
- Sources
- 1
What happened
Hundreds of browser add-ons, advertised as PDF converters, manual finders and safe search tools, quietly changed people's search settings. They sent searches through servers run by the add-on makers, who could see what people looked for and earn money from referrals. Users should check their installed extensions and remove any they do not recognise or trust.
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What to do
- Keep devices updated and install software only from official stores or the maker’s site.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
Malwarebytes Labs