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Warning: 16 Malicious Chrome Extensions Expose 3M Users

2/27/2025

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Over three million Google Chrome users are on high alert as 16 compromised extensions have been found harboring malicious code. Discovered by GitLab Threat Intelligence, these breaches stem from phishing attacks targeting developers. To safeguard against such threats, users are urged to carefully vet extensions, scrutinize permissions, and utilize antivirus software for added protection.

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Over three million Google Chrome users are on high alert as 16 compromised extensions have been found harboring malicious code. Discovered by GitLab Threat Intelligence, these breaches stem from phishing attacks targeting developers. To safeguard against such threats, users are urged to carefully vet extensions, scrutinize permissions, and utilize antivirus software for added protection.