Security researchers are now warning of a targeted malware campaign that involves malicious software hiding in certain browser extensions. The wave of attacks—dubbed “GhostPoster”—targets Chrome, ...

Malicious browser extensions are a widespread problem. Even vetted extensions can be dangerous. Here's what you should do to avoid issues. Koi Security investigated a single malicious extension used ...

Despite numerous efforts by Google, browser hijacking in browsers, including Google Chrome, has remained the biggest security problem. Data shows over 32% of undetectable malware is spread through the ...

Recent reports indicate a sophisticated hacking campaign known as GhostPoster, which has targeted major web browsers through malicious extensions. Approximately 17 harmful browser add-ons masquerading ...

The most obvious red flag is when your homepage or default search engine changes without your consent. Most browser hijacks don’t arrive through a “hack” in the traditional sense — they come bundled ...

Extensions are plug-ins that give your web browser superpowers - or at the very least, capabilities it didn’t have right out of the box. But the way extensions are built and distributed also makes ...

Every day, millions of people install tiny browser add-ons they believe will improve productivity or entertainment. With so many options available on the Chrome Web Store, users often rely on trust ...

Security researchers have discovered several malicious Chrome extensions on the official Chrome Web Store that can steal user data and compromise privacy. Some of these extensions are still available ...