A bad browser extension can be a security nightmare. If it's been hijacked by a bad actor, your personal data may be at risk.

Google confirmed that it has removed 34 malicious extensions from Chrome. This is not the first time Chrome has been found to have malicious extensions, and some of them may still be downloaded on ...

Browser extensions promise convenience. Many offer simple tools like new tab pages, translators or video helpers. Researchers, however, uncovered a long-running malware operation that abused that ...

Almost 7 million users have attempted to install malicious browser extensions since 2020, with 70% of those extensions used as adware to target users with advertisements. The most common payloads ...

A new report by Socket showcases the potential dangers of downloading browser extensions, with grander implications for the broader security landscape. These 108 malicious Chrome extensions disguise ...

Your default search engine or homepage switching on its own almost always points to one of three things: a browser hijacker (malware), a rogue extension, or a Chrome ...