03 Dec, 2024

Fake Bitwarden ads on Facebook push info-stealing Chrome extension

Fake Bitwarden password manager advertisements on Facebook are pushing a malicious Google Chrome extension that collects and steals sensitive user data from the browser. Bitwarden is a popular password manager app with a “free” tier featuring end-to-end encryption, cross-platform support, MFA integration, and a user-friendly interface. Its user base has been growing steadily in the […]

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LastPass warns of fake support centers trying to steal customer data

LastPass is warning about an ongoing campaign where scammers are writing reviews for its Chrome extension to promote a fake customer support phone number. However, this phone number is part of a much larger campaign to trick callers into giving scammers remote access to their computers, as discovered by GeekFeed. LastPass is a popular password […]

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Malware force-installs Chrome extensions on 300,000 browsers, patches DLLs

An ongoing and widespread malware campaign force-installed malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser extensions in over 300,000 browsers, modifying the browser’s executables to hijack homepages and steal browsing history. The installer and extensions, which are usually undetected by antivirus tools, are designed to steal data and execute commands on infected devices. The campaign was discovered by […]

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