New Polymorphic Chrome extensions fake others to steal your data

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by stapp, Mar 10, 2025.

  1. stapp

    stapp Global Moderator

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    https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/10/new-polymorphic-chrome-extensions-fake-others-to-steal-your-data/
     
  2. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    Wow, this is more serious than I thought.

    So basically, malicious extensions can disable other legit extensions like the one from your password manager, and temporary clone them to make it look like you're logging into your real password manager, while all of your info is captured by your fake extension. This just shows how badly the browser extension system is designed, shame on Google! :gack:
     
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