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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Unmasked: 108 Chrome Extensions Leak Google and Telegram Data

Security researchers found 108 Chrome extensions (published by five developers but controlled by a single operator) that steal Google account data and Telegram messages, with about 20,000 installations. The extensions can backdoor URLs, inject HTML, and exfiltrate Telegram Web sessions every 15 seconds, while some also capture Google sign‑in credentials and translate tools that reveal user emails. Users should audit installed extensions, log out of Telegram Web sessions, review third‑party app permissions, and avoid dubious extension listings.

via Lifehacker|

#chrome-extensions #google-account #malware

technology3 months ago•7 min saved

Coordinated Chrome Extensions Hijack Affiliate Links and Loot ChatGPT Tokens

Security researchers uncovered a coordinated campaign of 29 Chrome extensions that covertly inject affiliate tags into product URLs on major retailers (Amazon, AliExpress, Best Buy, Shein, Shopify, Walmart), siphoning commissions and scraping data; a separate set of 16 extensions targets ChatGPT by injecting scripts into chatgpt.com to steal authentication tokens, enabling access to user conversations and data. The findings also reference a malware-as-a-service kit called Stanley that could help attackers generate extensions capable of bypassing Google’s vetting, highlighting the growing risk of malicious browser extensions as an attack surface.

via The Hacker News|

#affiliate-links #chatgpt-tokens #chrome-extensions

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Coordinated Chrome extensions harvest enterprise login cookies from Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors

Security researchers found five malicious Chrome extensions posing as productivity/security tools for enterprise HR/ERP platforms (Workday, NetSuite, SAP SuccessFactors) that exfiltrate authentication cookies, block security administration pages, and, in one case, inject cookies to hijack active sessions. The campaign, linked by shared infrastructure and targeting patterns, had about 2,300 installations. Extensions were taken down after disclosure; affected users should notify security admins and rotate passwords on the targeted platforms.

via BleepingComputer|

#chrome-extensions #cookie-exfiltration #cybersecurity

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Chrome Extensions Steal Chats from 900,000 Users

Researchers have uncovered two malicious Chrome extensions with over 900,000 users that steal ChatGPT and DeepSeek chat conversations along with browsing data, sending this information to remote servers. These extensions impersonate legitimate tools, request permissions under false pretenses, and exfiltrate sensitive data, posing significant privacy and security risks. The discovery highlights the growing threat of prompt poaching and the need for users to be cautious about extension permissions and sources.

via The Hacker News|

#ai-chat-privacy #chrome-extensions #cybersecurity

cybersecurity7 months ago•2 min saved

Google Removes 131 Malicious Chrome Extensions Hijacking WhatsApp Web

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a coordinated campaign involving 131 rebranded Chrome extensions that hijack WhatsApp Web to automate spam messaging and bypass platform anti-spam measures, primarily targeting Brazilian users. These extensions, linked to a franchise model by DBX Tecnologia, have been used for at least nine months to facilitate bulk outreach and sales automation, violating Google's policies and raising concerns about widespread abuse and potential malware distribution.

via The Hacker News|

#brazil #chrome-extensions #cybersecurity

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Google's Plan to Weaken uBlock Origin and Chrome Extensions Raises Concerns

Google plans to phase out older Chrome extensions, including uBlock Origin, starting in June 2024. The phaseout will initially cover beta versions of Chrome, with the company gradually rolling out the change and gathering user feedback. Google aims to transition from the older Manifest V2 system to Manifest V3, which offers improved security for Chrome extensions but has faced resistance from ad-block providers due to potential restrictions on content filtering. AdGuard has responded positively to the ongoing changes, while the developers of uBlock Origin have created a version called uBlock Origin Lite that is designed to work with Manifest V3. However, there is debate over whether the lite version can fully match the functionality of the original extension.

via PCMag|

#chrome-extensions #google #manifest-v2

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Must-Try Gmail Add-Ons: The Top 5 Picks"

Managing your Gmail inbox can be a daunting task, but there are several Chrome extensions that can help improve your email experience. Grammarly offers grammar and spelling correction, WiseStamp allows for more creative email signatures, Checker Plus provides browser notifications for incoming emails, Trimbox helps identify and mass-delete spam emails, and Mailtrack offers real-time read receipts. However, it's important to be cautious when installing extensions and to check permissions required. These extensions can be used on various browsers, not just Chrome.

via BGR|

#chrome-extensions #email-management #gmail

seo2 years ago•9 min saved

"Maximizing SEO Success: AI, Chrome Extensions, OpenAI, and Free Tools"

This article provides seven actionable SEO strategies for achieving quick wins by combining AI-powered tools and Chrome extensions. The strategies include optimizing titles and descriptions for improved click-through rates, summarizing competitor pages for content prompts, identifying long-tail keywords for existing content optimization, finding new content opportunities with high volume and low competition keywords, validating and generating structured data using Schema Builder and Google Bard, maximizing the value of internal links, and using ChatGPT Chrome extensions to expedite all SEO initiatives. These strategies offer opportunities to enhance rankings, drive growth, and accelerate organic growth for websites.

via Search Engine Land|

#ai #chrome-extensions #optimization

technology3 years ago•8 min saved

Maximizing Productivity with ChatGPT's AI-Powered Extensions and Plugins

Chrome extensions can enhance productivity by streamlining processes, automating repetitive tasks, and providing immediate access to essential information. ChatGPT Chrome extensions offer instant help, language support, personalized recommendations, content summarization, language learning tools, writing enhancement, and contextual information. The article highlights five ChatGPT Chrome extensions to try, including WebChatGPT, ChatGPT for Google, Compose AI, TeamSmart AI, and Wiseone. These extensions offer features such as web search results, auto-complete ideas, markdown support, fact verification, and article suggestions.

via Cointelegraph|

#chatgpt #chrome-extensions #language-learning

technology3 years ago•5 min saved

"Maximizing Efficiency with ChatGPT Integration"

ChatGPT offers a range of Chrome extensions that allow users to access its AI chatbot tool in various ways, including alongside Google search, on any website, and through voice commands. Other extensions allow users to customize the ChatGPT interface, access recent information on the web, and improve social media posts. One extension even summarizes YouTube videos and other text-based content.

via Digital Trends|

#ai #chatgpt #chrome-extensions