Firefox Users Beware: GhostPoster Malware Haunts Your Browser with Sneaky Extensions!
GhostPoster Firefox extensions are like the world’s sneakiest houseguests. They claim to be helpful tools like VPNs and ad blockers, but they’re actually hiding malware in their icons. These extensions are already installed 50,000 times, monitoring your every move and turning your browser into a puppet of evil. Install with caution!
Hot Take:
Firefox users, beware! The internet has become a wild west of steganography, where seemingly innocuous extensions are harboring a digital Trojan horse. Who knew your favorite weather app might be more interested in forecasting your online activities than the actual weather?
Key Points:
- Malicious Firefox extensions use steganography to hide malware in icons.
- The campaign, dubbed “GhostPoster,” involves at least 17 extensions.
- Extensions pose as VPNs, ad blockers, and more, but deploy a multi-stage payload.
- Approximately 50,000 installations, with one extension alone reaching 16,000 users.
- Extensions strip security headers, enabling user tracking and browser monetization.
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