Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

36 Chrome Extensions Hacked: 2.6M Users at Risk!

1/3/2025

50 3

Summary

Story summary

Cybercriminals have seized control of 36 Chrome extensions, putting 2.6 million users at risk of having their sensitive data, including Facebook login details, stolen. These attacks stem from deceptive phishing emails. Security experts are sounding the alarm, urging users to stick to verified extensions and stay alert for any malicious updates that could compromise their information.

1 of 1

Story summary

Cybercriminals have seized control of 36 Chrome extensions, putting 2.6 million users at risk of having their sensitive data, including Facebook login details, stolen. These attacks stem from deceptive phishing emails. Security experts are sounding the alarm, urging users to stick to verified extensions and stay alert for any malicious updates that could compromise their information.