Malware Madness: 300,000 Chrome and Edge Users Hit by Browser Hijacking Trojans
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious campaign hijacking web browsers to steal sensitive data. Around 300,000 Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users have been affected by fake software downloads. This trojan malware, active since 2021, installs persistent add-ons that hijack search engines and steal data, making removal a tricky task.
Hot Take:
Looks like the digital boogeyman is back! If you thought downloading free software couldn’t get any scarier, this new trojan malware is here to change your mind. It’s like finding out that the free candy you picked up on the internet has a razor blade hidden inside. Spooky season is year-round in cybersecurity land, folks!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are hijacking browsers via fake software downloads.
- Approximately 300,000 Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users have been affected.
- The malware installs extensions that hijack search engines and steal data.
- Removing the malicious extensions is notoriously difficult.
- Affected users need to manually delete specific files and Registry entries.
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