Beware the Shape-Shifting Threat: Chrome Extensions Turn into Cyber Chameleons!
Malicious Chrome extensions are using a polymorphic trick to impersonate popular apps like password managers and crypto wallets, morphing into these trusted tools to swipe sensitive data. Created by SquareX Labs, this shape-shifting browser menace even changes its looks to fool users. Google has been informed, but no protective measures exist yet.
Hot Take:
In a world where even your browser extensions are playing dress-up like Halloween came early, it’s time to double-lock your passwords and maybe start treating your browser like that suspiciously friendly neighbor you never fully trust. Because, let’s face it, when Chrome extensions start morphing into each other like a digital version of “Freaky Friday,” we’re all in for a wild ride!
Key Points:
- New “polymorphic” attack targets Chrome extensions, allowing them to morph into other extensions.
- Malicious extensions can disguise themselves as password managers, crypto wallets, and banking apps.
- The attack abuses Chrome’s ‘chrome.management’ API to identify installed extensions.
- Attackers can disable legitimate extensions and impersonate them to steal sensitive data.
- SquareX Labs has disclosed the attack to Google, suggesting mitigation measures.
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