How can an extension change hands with no oversight?

Malicious Chrome extensions tied to ownership transfers push malware and steal data, exposing thousands to credential theft and system compromise.

Many Chrome extensions start as small developer projects, and once they gain users, are sold on. But what if the new owner turns out to be a bad actor who gains the ability to update software running ...

More fun than it should be, honestly.

A high-severity Chrome vulnerability has allowed malicious extensions to exploit the Gemini panel and gain elevated access to ...

A compromised Chrome extension with 7,000 users was updated to deploy malware, strip security headers, and steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases.

Overview:  Chrome extensions can make coding easier. They help developers inspect websites, find errors, and test features quickly.The right tools can save ...

A Chrome extension named "QuickLens - Search Screen with Google Lens" has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after it was compromised to push malware and attempt to steal crypto from thousands of ...

A cryptocurrency scam known as "ShieldGuard" has been dismantled after researchers identified it as a malicious browser extension designed to harvest sensitive user data. The operation, uncovered by ...

High-severity flaw let malicious add-ons access system via browser's embedded AI feature Security boffins have discovered a high-severity bug in Google Chrome that allowed malicious extensions to ...

Millions installed 'productivity' Chrome extensions that became malware after acquisition. Here's how browser extensions became enterprise security's weakest link.