Researchers have identified malware hidden in at least 28 third party Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions with over 3 million installs and associated with Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo and other popular platforms. The malware redirects user’s traffic to ads or phishing sites to steal consumers personal data, such as birth dates, email addresses, and active devices.
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John Lennon
It is utmost important that we should patch our browser and make sure to uninstall any suspicious extensions.
on December 20, 2020