"investigated a single malicious extension used as a color picker and found it had infected 2.3 million users on Chrome and Edge. Cybernews reported in 2024 that more than 350 million people downloaded insecure browsers during a two-year period. Those two facts alone should have you rethinking your stance on browser extensions. Every time, the first type of extension I would look for was those that promised to offer users the best deals on various types of products."
"Security Daily Review reported this year that more than 100 malicious Chrome extensions have been masquerading as tools for AI, VPNs, and crypto. found 33 malicious Chrome extensions that had been installed by more than 2.6 million users. stating that 245 browser extensions installed on nearly a million devices were silently disabling key security features in browsers. Those numbers continue to grow and most likely will not slow down any time soon."
Malicious browser extensions have infected millions of users and create serious security and privacy risks. A single color-picker extension infected 2.3 million Chrome and Edge users. More than 350 million people downloaded insecure browsers over a two-year period, expanding exposure to unsafe add-ons. Over 100 malicious Chrome extensions have masqueraded as AI, VPN, and crypto tools. Researchers found 33 malicious extensions installed by more than 2.6 million users and 245 extensions silently disabling key browser security features on nearly a million devices. Coupon and deal extensions frequently degrade performance and introduce vulnerabilities. Extension use should be minimized and limited to trusted, necessary tools.
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