ShadyPanda Strikes: 4.3 Million Infected Extensions Still Haunt Microsoft Edge Users!
ShadyPanda is not just a cute name; it’s a malware operation sneaking into your browser. With over 4.3 million installations, these extensions evolved from innocuous tools to full-blown spyware. So, if your browser has been acting like it’s got a secret life, you might just have a panda problem.
Hot Take:
ShadyPanda: The malware operation that’s about as subtle as a bull in a china shop. Who knew browser extensions could be so… “productive” at siphoning your data while you browse for cat memes?
Key Points:
- ShadyPanda operation involves 145 malicious browser extensions, with 4.3 million installations.
- Initially legitimate tools, these extensions evolved into spyware through phased updates.
- Google has removed the extensions from the Chrome Web Store, but they’re still active on Microsoft Edge.
- Extensions performed affiliate fraud, search hijacking, and remote code execution.
- Data exfiltrated includes browsing history, search queries, and even mouse clicks.
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