Cyber firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal user passwords
The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a "wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers."
Qilin ransomware caught stealing credentials stored in Google Chrome
Familiar ransomware develops an appetite for passwords to third-party sites
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
Google Chrome gets real-time phishing protection later this month
Google will roll out a Safe Browsing update later this month that will provide real-time malware and phishing protection to all Chrome users, without compromising their browsing privacy. The company launched Safe Browsing in 2005 to defend users against web phishing attacks and has since upgraded it to block malicious domains that push malware, unwanted software, and various social engineering schemes.
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
FakeUpdateRU Chrome Update Infection Spreads Trojan Malware
Learn about the fake Google Chrome update malware, a common form of website malware that tricks users into downloading a remote access trojan disguised as a browser update. Understand how it works, its impact on websites, and how to protect your site from such threats. Stay updated on the latest malware trends with Sucuri.
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
How malicious extensions hide running arbitrary code
Eight malicious extensions still remain in Chrome Web Store. These use some interesting tricks to keep running arbitrary code despite restrictions of Manifest V3.
Google Chrome emergency update fixes first zero-day of 2023
Google has released an emergency Chrome security update to address the first zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year.
Over 2 million users Affected with Browser Hijackers
Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs analyzes the recent surge in users being infected by Browser Hijackers using Chrome plugins.
“Dormant Colors”: Live Campaign With Over 1M Data Stealing Extensions Installed
The “Dormant Colors” is yet another vast campaign of malicious extensions with millions of active installations worldwide, this time with a color-related theme and full of deception all through the chain. It starts with the trickery malvertising campaign, continues with a crafty novel way to side-load the real malicious code without anyone noticing (until now!), and finally with stealing not only your searches and browsing data, but also affiliation to 10,000 targeted sites — a capability that is easily leveraged for targeted spear phishing, account takeover and credential extraction — all using this powerful network of millions of infected computers worldwide!
Chrome & Edge Enhanced Spellcheck Features Expose PII, Even Your Passwords
Some of the largest websites in the world have exposure to sending Google and Microsoft sensitive user PII, including username, email, and passwords
Malicious Cookie Stuffing Chrome Extensions with 1.4 Million Users
A few months ago, we blogged about malicious extensions redirecting users to phishing sites and inserting affiliate IDs into cookies of eCommerce sites. Since that time, we have investigated several other malicious extensions and discovered 5 extensions with a total install base of over 1,400,000 "...the extensions also track the user’s browsing activity."
Protecting Android users from 0-Day attacks
To protect our users, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) routinely hunts for 0-day vulnerabilities exploited in-the-wild. In 2021, we reported nine 0-days affecting Chrome, Android, Apple and Microsoft, leading to patches to protect users from these attacks.
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
High CVE-2022-1096: Type Confusion in V8. Reported by anonymous on 2022-03-23 We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-1096 exists in the wild.
Chrome Zero-Day Under Active Attack: Patch ASAP | Threatpost
The year's 1st Chrome zero-day can lead to all sorts of misery, ranging from data corruption to the execution of arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
Over 2 million users Affected with Browser Hijackers
Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs analyzes the recent surge in users being infected by Browser Hijackers using Chrome plugins.
“Dormant Colors”: Live Campaign With Over 1M Data Stealing Extensions Installed
The “Dormant Colors” is yet another vast campaign of malicious extensions with millions of active installations worldwide, this time with a color-related theme and full of deception all through the chain. It starts with the trickery malvertising campaign, continues with a crafty novel way to side-load the real malicious code without anyone noticing (until now!), and finally with stealing not only your searches and browsing data, but also affiliation to 10,000 targeted sites — a capability that is easily leveraged for targeted spear phishing, account takeover and credential extraction — all using this powerful network of millions of infected computers worldwide!
Chrome & Edge Enhanced Spellcheck Features Expose PII, Even Your Passwords
Some of the largest websites in the world have exposure to sending Google and Microsoft sensitive user PII, including username, email, and passwords