SecurityBleepingComputerabout 2 hours ago
319 Chrome Extensions Hijack 13.4 Million Users
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A new report reveals 319 Chrome extensions with 13.4 million combined installs are hijacking searches to generate ad revenue. Researchers found these add-ons redirect queries to Bing and Yahoo, often masquerading as PDF converters or AI tools. While many were removed from the store, new variants constantly appear, posing risks of phishing and data theft.
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