Malware force-installs Chrome extensions on 300,000 browsers, patches DLLs
Malware force-installs Chrome extensions on 300,000 browsers, patches DLLs
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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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
Try Firefox, ditch Google, use uBlock Origin/piHole. Don't download random stuff from the internet.