Tag: chrome
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TAMECAT PowerShell Backdoor Targets Edge and Chrome: Login Credentials At Risk
Tags: backdoor, browser, chrome, credentials, cyber, defense, espionage, government, hacking, iran, login, microsoft, powershell, riskTAMECAT is a sophisticated PowerShell-based backdoor linked to APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored hacking group. It steals login credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers while evading detection. Security researchers from Israel’s National Digital Agency detailed its modular design in recent SpearSpecter campaign analysis.”‹ APT42 deploys TAMECAT in long-term espionage operations against senior defense and government…
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Researchers Uncover Chrome Extensions Abusing Affiliate Links and Stealing ChatGPT Access
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious Google Chrome extensions that come with capabilities to hijack affiliate links, steal data, and collect OpenAI ChatGPT authentication tokens.One of the extensions in question is Amazon Ads Blocker (ID: pnpchphmplpdimbllknjoiopmfphellj), which claims to be a tool to browse Amazon without any sponsored content. It was uploaded to the Chrome First…
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Grammarly and QuillBot are among widely used Chrome extensions facing serious privacy questions
A new study shows that some of the most widely used AI-powered browser extensions are a privacy risk. They collect lots of data and require a high level of browser access. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/28/incogni-chrome-extensions-privacy-risks-report/
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‘Stanley’ Toolkit Turns Chrome Into Undetectable Phishing Vector
The malware-as-a-service kit enables malicious extensions to overlay pages on real websites without changing the visible URL, signaling a fresh challenge for enterprise security. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/stanley-toolkit-chrome-undetectable-phishing
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LayerX Discovers Malicious Chrome Extensions Stealing ChatGPT Accounts
Security researchers from LayerX discovered 16 malicious Chrome extensions created by the same threat actor designed to intercept users’ interaction with ChatGPT chatbots and steal their account credentials, the latest instance in a growing trend. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/layerx-discovers-malicious-chrome-extensions-stealing-chatgpt-accounts/
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New malware service guarantees phishing extensions on Chrome web store
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called ‘Stanley’ promises malicious Chrome extensions that can clear Google’s review process and publish them to the Chrome Web Store. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-service-guarantees-phishing-extensions-on-chrome-web-store/
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New Malware Toolkit Redirects Victims to Malicious Sites Without Changing the URL
A dangerous new malware toolkit is being sold on Russian cybercrime forums that can redirect victims to fake websites while keeping the real domain name visible in their browser’s address bar. The toolkit, called Stanley, costs between $2,000 and $6,000 and comes with a guarantee that it will pass Google’s Chrome Web Store review process.…
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$6,000 “Stanley” Toolkit Sold on Russian Forums Fakes Secure URLs in Chrome
Say hello to Stanley, a new malicious toolkit that guarantees bypassing Google’s Chrome Web Store review process. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/stanley-toolkit-russia-forum-fakes-chrome-urls/
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Just the Browser claims to tame the bloat without forking
Strips the slop and snoopery from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/just_the_browser/
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Just the Browser claims to tame the bloat without forking
Strips the slop and snoopery from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/just_the_browser/
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Chrome 144 Released to Fix High-Severity V8 JavaScript Engine Flaw
Google has released Chrome version 144.0.7559.96/.97 to the stable channel across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, addressing a critical race condition vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update is rolling out gradually to users over the coming days and weeks. Security Update Details The latest stable release patches one significant security vulnerability tracked as…
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Chrome 144 Released to Fix High-Severity V8 JavaScript Engine Flaw
Google has released Chrome version 144.0.7559.96/.97 to the stable channel across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, addressing a critical race condition vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. The update is rolling out gradually to users over the coming days and weeks. Security Update Details The latest stable release patches one significant security vulnerability tracked as…
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ClickFix to CrashFix: KongTuke Used Fake Chrome Ad Blocker to Install ModeloRAT
Huntress discovers ‘CrashFix,’ a new attack by KongTuke hacker group using fake ad blockers to crash browsers and trick office workers into installing ModeloRAT malware. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-crashfix-kongtuke-fake-chrome-ad-blocker-modelorat/
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Fünf Chrome-Erweiterungen, die Unternehmenssitzungen kapern
Forscher haben fünf bösartige Chrome-Erweiterungen entdeckt.Forscher des Security-Anbieters Socket haben eine koordinierte Kampagne entdeckt, die auf bösartigen Chrome-Add-ons basiert. Die Angreifer haben die Abwehrmechanismen des Chrome Web Stores umgangen und Erweiterungen als Produktivitätswerkzeuge beworben.’Die Erweiterungen arbeiten zusammen, um Authentifizierungs-Token zu stehlen, Incident-Response-Funktionen zu blockieren und durch Session-Hijacking die vollständige Übernahme von Konten zu ermöglichen”, erklären…
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Fünf Chrome-Erweiterungen, die Unternehmenssitzungen kapern
Forscher haben fünf bösartige Chrome-Erweiterungen entdeckt.Forscher des Security-Anbieters Socket haben eine koordinierte Kampagne entdeckt, die auf bösartigen Chrome-Add-ons basiert. Die Angreifer haben die Abwehrmechanismen des Chrome Web Stores umgangen und Erweiterungen als Produktivitätswerkzeuge beworben.’Die Erweiterungen arbeiten zusammen, um Authentifizierungs-Token zu stehlen, Incident-Response-Funktionen zu blockieren und durch Session-Hijacking die vollständige Übernahme von Konten zu ermöglichen”, erklären…
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CrashFix attack hijacks browser failures to deliver ModelRAT malware via fake Chrome extension
Payload delivery: When the user executes the supplied commands, a multistage infection process begins that ultimately deploys a previously undocumented Python-based remote access trojan, which the researchers dubbed ModelRAT. The malware establishes persistence and enables remote control of the infected system.Huntress’ telemetry suggested differing behavior based on the environment. Systems joined to a domain were…
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Secure web browsers for the enterprise compared: How to pick the right one
Tags: access, ai, android, api, attack, browser, business, chrome, cloud, computer, control, corporate, data, encryption, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, identity, linux, login, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, monitoring, network, okta, phishing, saas, service, siem, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, windows, zero-trustEnable MFA at the beginning of any browser session by default.Handle isolation controls both with respect to the user’s session and to isolate any application from cross-infection. This means controlling the movement of data between the browser, your particular endpoint and the web application or applications involved.Control access to web destinations, either to allow or…
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Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks
A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the browser in preparation for ClickFix attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-ad-blocker-extension-crashes-the-browser-for-clickfix-attacks/
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Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor
Browser extensions are a high-risk attack vector for enterprises, allowing threat actors to bypass traditional security controls and gain a foothold on corporate endpoints. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/19/fake-browser-crash-alert-chrome-edge-extension/
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How to Remove Saved Passwords From Google Chrome (And Why You Should)
It usually starts with a small convenience. You log into a site once, Chrome offers to remember the password, and you click “Save” without thinking twice. Weeks turn into months, devices multiply, and before you know it, your browser knows more about your digital life than you do. This is exactly how many users end up relying on…
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Malicious Google Chrome Extensions Hijack Workday and Netsuite
Users of widely used HR and ERP platforms targeted with malicious extensions which were available in the Chrome Web Store First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/malicious-google-chrome-extension/
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Five Chrome extensions caught hijacking enterprise sessions
Blocking defenses and hijacking sessions: The campaign went beyond stealing credentials. Two of the extensions, Tool Access 11 and Data By Cloud 2, incorporated DOM manipulation routines that actively blocked access to security and administrative pages within the targeted platforms. This prevented the enterprise admins from reaching screens to change passwords, view sign-on history, or…
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing campaign dubbed KongTuke that used a malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as an ad blocker to deliberately crash the web browser and trick victims into running arbitrary commands using ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ModeloRAT.This new escalation of ClickFix has…
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing campaign dubbed KongTuke that used a malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as an ad blocker to deliberately crash the web browser and trick victims into running arbitrary commands using ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ModeloRAT.This new escalation of ClickFix has…
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Five Chrome Extensions Used to Hijack Enterprise HR and ERP Systems
Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a coordinated Chrome extension campaign targeting enterprise HR and ERP platforms, including Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors. Five malicious extensions, collectively installed over 2,300 times, work together to steal session tokens, block security controls, and enable complete account takeover through session hijacking. Four of the extensions are published under…
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GhostPoster Malware Targets Chrome Users via 17 Rogue Extensions
A sophisticated malware campaign has compromised users of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge by deploying 17 malicious extensions that employ advanced steganography techniques to evade detection. Collectively downloaded more than 840,000 times, the GhostPoster operation represents one of the most technically mature and persistent browser extension threats documented to date. The GhostPoster campaign leverages an uncommon…
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Google Chrome tests Gemini-powered AI “Skills”
Google is testing “Skills” for Gemini in Chrome, which will allow AI in Chrome to perform tasks automatically, and it could challenge Perplexity Comet or Edge’s Copilot mode. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-chrome-tests-gemini-powered-ai-skills/
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Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection
Google Chrome now lets you delete the local AI models that power the “Enhanced Protection” feature, which was upgraded with AI capabilities last year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-chrome-now-lets-you-turn-off-on-device-ai-model-powering-scam-detection/
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Credential-stealing Chrome extensions target enterprise HR platforms
Malicious Chrome extensions on the Chrome Web Store masquerading as productivity and security tools for enterprise HR and ERP platforms were discovered stealing authentication credentials or blocking management pages used to respond to security incidents. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credential-stealing-chrome-extensions-target-enterprise-hr-platforms/