Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data
Other extensions possibly affected include Internxt VPN, VPNCity, Uvoice, and ParrotTalks, as Bleeping Computer writes. Cyberhaven says hackers pushed an update (version 24.10.4) of its Cyberhaven data loss prevention extension containing the malicious code on Christmas Eve at 8:32PM ET.
Hackers take over Google Chrome extensions in cyberattack
The attack began after a hacker successfully targeted a Cyberhaven employee via a phishing email that was sent to Chrome extension developers. The employee, believing the email was an official Google contact, clicked the email and input their login credentials on the phishing page.
Hacked Chrome extensions put 2.6 million users at risk of data leak
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says hackers are embedding dangerous code in Chrome extensions to steal your data.
Hackers are hijacking Chrome extensions in an attempt to steal your data
Multiple Chrome browser extensions have been hijacked by hackers in recent months to steal data from their users.
Hackers compromise Chrome extensions with 400,000+ users
Hackers have compromised several popular Chrome extensions with hundreds of thousands of users, TechCrunch reported today. One of the affected extensions is developed by Cyberhaven Inc., a venture-backed cybersecurity provider. The company confirmed the incident in a statement.
Hackers hijack a wide range of companies' Chrome extensions, experts say
By Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens -Hackers have compromised several different companies' Chrome browser extensions in a series of intrusions dating back to mid-December, according to one of the victims and experts who have examined the campaign.
Chrome extensions hijacked in phishing attack
Stay informed about the latest phishing attack where several Chrome extensions were hijacked, compromising user security and data.
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