Claude Chrome extension flaw lets malicious extensions trigger AI actions

A flaw in Anthropic's Claude for Chrome browser extension could allow a malicious extension to trigger predefined AI actions ...
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This Browser Hack Can Steal Everything : Polymorphic Extensions

A recent security demonstration has revealed a sophisticated cyberattack targeting browser extensions known as “polymorphic extensions.” These malicious tools exploit the permissions granted to ...
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Browser Extensions Pose Heightened, but Manageable, Security Risks

While browser extensions add useful functionality to Web browsers, such as blocking ads, managing passwords, and taking notes, they also increase the organization's security and privacy risks. Browser ...
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Malicious Browser Extensions are the Next Frontier for Identity Attacks

The recent attack campaign targeting browser extensions shows that malicious browser extensions are the next frontier for identity attacks. More than 2.6 million users across thousands of ...

Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features

Microsoft found a fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that rerouted searches through attacker servers. Here’s what users ...
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These 4 browser extensions are so good Chrome should just include them

I've always wondered why Chrome hasn't incorporated these features themselves.
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Chrome extensions are filled with malware. Here's how to stay safe

Your browser's adblocker might not be what it seems. Earlier this month, Google removed a pair of plugins from Chrome with over 1.5 million installs between them ...