Tag: search hijacking
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AI Lookalike Domains Redirect Users to Browser Malware and Search Hijackers
Beware of AI lookalike domains that can redirect you to malware and search hijackers - a new campaign uses 186 fake domains to trick users into installing malicious software. These bogus sites impersonate popular AI brands, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, to get you to verify, install, or run something that could compromise your browser.
Malicious Chrome Extension Exploits Perplexity AI Brand for Data Collection
Beware of a fake Chrome extension hiding in plain sight: masquerading as Perplexity AI, it secretly intercepts your searches and reroutes them through attacker-controlled servers. This sneaky impostor uses a similar name and branding to the real deal, but its true intentions are far from AI-powered assistance.