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Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor

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Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor 2026-01-19 at 17:21 By Zeljka Zorz Browser extensions are a high-risk attack vector for enterprises, allowing threat actors to bypass traditional security controls and gain a foothold on corporate endpoints. Case in point: A recently identified malicious extension called NexShield proves that a single user […]

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Chrome will tell users when extensions they use are removed from Chrome Web Store

Chrome will tell users when extensions they use are removed from Chrome Web Store 21/08/2023 at 13:33 By Helga Labus Google will be extending the Safety check feature within the Chrome browser to alert users when a previously installed extension is no longer available in the Chrome Web Store. A safety check for Chrome extensions