Tag: extension abuse
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Open VSX Extensions Exfiltrate Developer Data in "Evil Twin" Campaign
Beware of fake developer tools on Open VSX! A recent "evil twin" campaign revealed 77 malicious extensions that masqueraded as legitimate tools, secretly collecting and transmitting sensitive data about your system and development environment.
Google Chrome to Thwart New Tab Hijacker Extensions
Google is stepping up its game to protect Chrome users from sneaky New Tab Hijacker extensions that hijack your search engine or new tab page, especially on public or unmanaged devices. The browser will soon block policy-installed extensions from making these unwanted changes.