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fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago
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DarkSpectre Browser Extension Campaigns Exposed After Impacting 8.8 Million Users Worldwide

A Chinese-linked actor called DarkSpectre used malicious browser extensions across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera to compromise approximately 8.8 million users via three campaigns.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago
Information security

GhostPoster Malware Found in 17 Firefox Add-ons with 50,000+ Downloads

GhostPoster used logo files in 17 Firefox add-ons to embed malicious JavaScript that hijacks affiliate links, injects tracking, and enables click and ad fraud.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

ShadyPanda Turns Popular Browser Extensions with 4.3 Million Installs Into Spyware

ShadyPanda operated a seven-year browser extension campaign that amassed over 4.3 million installs and escalated to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and affiliate fraud.
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