Chrome extensions are never completely safe, even if the developer would never dream of infecting their user base with malware. Unfortunately, it's these kinds of loyal developers

A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 16 extensions being compromised and exposing over 600,000 users to data exposure and credential theft.

As reported by The Hacker News, a dangerous new campaign targeting browser extensions has been spotted online. So far, at least 16 extensions have been compromised, with over 600,000 Chrome users now at risk of exposing their browsing data and account credentials online.

A hacker phished a Cyberhaven employee to upload a malicious version of the company's Chrome extension, but it may not be the only victim.

The attack began after a hacker successfully targeted a Cyberhaven employee via a phishing email that was sent to Chrome extension developers. The employee, believing the email was an official Google contact, clicked the email and input their login credentials on the phishing page.

The publishers of browser extensions on the Google Chrome Web Store were reportedly targeted via a phishing campaign.

A significant breach of popular Google Chrome extensions, including Cyberhaven, has exposed sensitive user data. Learn how the attack unfolded and how to secure your browser.

Hackers were reportedly able to modify several Chrome extensions with malicious code this month after gaining access to admin accounts through a phishing campaign. The cybersecurity company Cyberhaven shared in a blog post this weekend that its Chrome extension was compromised on December 24 in an attack that appeared to be “targeting logins to specific social media advertising and AI platforms.

Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised,