Malware force-installs Chrome extensions on 300,000 browsers, patches DLLs (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
from BrikoX@lemmy.zip to cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works on 10 Aug 2024 09:09
https://lemmy.zip/post/20654085

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.

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Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 10 Aug 2024 12:43 collapse

ReasonLabs says the infection starts with the victims downloading software installers from fake sites promoted by malvertising in Google search results.

Use AdBlocker, don’t download from 3rd party sites, business as usual

arcosenautic@lemmy.world on 10 Aug 2024 17:07 collapse

Try Firefox, ditch Google, use uBlock Origin/piHole. Don’t download random stuff from the internet.