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Researchers Expose Chrome DevTools Protocol Hijacking Technique

Google warns that attackers are exploiting Chrome Remote Debugging to steal cookies, and now researchers have developed a new technique to activate DevTools inside a live browser, allowing for even easier cookie extraction. This technique uses a Beacon Object File to tap into the Chrome DevTools Protocol, posing a new threat to users.

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Chaos Ransomware Exploits Headless Browsers for Covert C2 Traffic

Cisco Talos uncovered a sneaky tactic used by Chaos Ransomware, where a Rust implant called msaRAT hijacks a victim's browser to disguise its communications, making it look like they're coming from a legitimate browser process. This clever trick lets the malware fly under the radar by using the Chrome DevTools Protocol to control the browser.

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