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New 'Browser Syncjacking' Cyberattack Targets Google Chrome Users

1/31/2025

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Story summary

A dangerous new cyberattack, 'Browser Syncjacking,' is preying on Google Chrome users by hijacking profiles and seizing control of devices. Uncovered by SquareX, this insidious tactic employs malicious extensions to exploit browser weaknesses. Users are strongly advised to steer clear of unnecessary extensions and bolster their security to safeguard their sensitive information from these evolving threats.

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Story summary

A dangerous new cyberattack, 'Browser Syncjacking,' is preying on Google Chrome users by hijacking profiles and seizing control of devices. Uncovered by SquareX, this insidious tactic employs malicious extensions to exploit browser weaknesses. Users are strongly advised to steer clear of unnecessary extensions and bolster their security to safeguard their sensitive information from these evolving threats.