Malicious Extensions: How Your Trusted Browser Tools Became Sneaky Spies!
Security researchers at Koi Security discovered 18 malicious browser extensions on Chrome and Edge, masquerading as helpful tools but secretly spying on over 2.3 million users. Dubbed RedDirection, this campaign exploited trust signals for years. If you’ve installed any, remove them immediately, clear your browser data, and scan for malware.
Hot Take:
It seems like browser extensions have gone from helpful buddies to sneaky spies! Those adorable emoji keyboards and helpful weather forecasts might be more interested in your browsing history than you are in them. Who knew you had to be cautious of your virtual pen pals? Time to be a little more Sherlock Holmes and a little less Mr. Trusty McTrustface with those browser add-ons!
Key Points:
– A total of 18 malicious browser extensions identified by Koi Security are still available for download.
– Extensions disguise themselves as productivity and entertainment tools.
– Over 2.3 million users have been infected by these extensions.
– Extensions initially clean, later updated with malware.
– Centralized attack infrastructure dubbed “RedDirection”.