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Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions

The malicious extension, available as version 24.10.4, was available for 31 hours, from December 25 at 1:32 AM UTC to Dec 26 at 2:50 AM UTC. Chrome browsers actively running Cyberhaven during that window would automatically download and install the malicious code. Cyberhaven responded by issuing version 24.10.5, and 24.10.6 a few days later.

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I found a malicious Chrome extension on my system - here's how and what I did next

When Chrome flagged an extension for malware, it triggered hours of cleanup. Learn how to check your extensions, clear malware, and keep your browser secure for the future.

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After phishing attack: Malicious extensions smuggled into Chrome Web Store

Over the Christmas period, the perpetrators gained access to various Chrome extensions – in some cases even much earlier.

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Chrome extensions hijacked in phishing attack

Stay informed about the latest phishing attack where several Chrome extensions were hijacked, compromising user security and data.

Here’s how hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions

The people overseeing the security of Google’s Chrome browser explicitly forbid third-party extension developers from trying to manipulate how the browser extensions they submit are presented in the ...

Widespread cyberattack targets Google Chrome extensions, compromises 2.6 million devices

The attack, which began on Christmas Eve, exploited a vulnerability in the Chrome Web Store's developer authentication system ...

Google Chrome Attack Alert—Full List Of Hacked Extensions Published

Hackers have targeted Google Chrome users in a frightening 2FA bypass attack—a full list of impacted extensions has now been ...

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