When Good Extensions Go Bad: Takeaways from the Campaign Targeting Browser Extensions
Briefly

The extensive attack targeting browser extensions has compromised over 25 extensions, risking user credentials for over two million users, marking a notable escalation in threats.
Browser extensions, while enhancing productivity, often request significant access permissions, posing severe data exposure risks if misused. These risks pose particular threats to organizations.
Now that the breach details are known, organizations must evaluate their exposure to these compromised extensions and understand the broader implications of browser extension vulnerabilities.
LayerX offers complimentary audits for organizations to identify vulnerabilities from these compromised browser extensions, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in cybersecurity.
Read at The Hacker News
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