SMRTR TechDec 31, 2025BGR

Cyberhackers Just Turned 150 Browser Extensions Into Viruses

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Cybercriminals have successfully compromised 150 browser extensions by infiltrating their developers' accounts and injecting malicious code that turns these legitimate tools into viruses. The attackers gained access through stolen credentials or social engineering tactics, then pushed malicious updates that can steal personal data, passwords, and financial information from unsuspecting users who had previously trusted these extensions.

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