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How Fake Browser Extensions Stole Your Passwords

How Fake Browser Extensions Stole Your Passwords

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 4, 2026 | audit, extensions, Google passwords, infected extensions, malware, Microsoft Edge, StegoAd, two-factor login, update passwords

  Microsoft has had to pull 119 browser extensions from its Edge store after finding they were hiding malware inside images. If you use Microsoft Edge, there’s a good chance you’ll have installed a browser extension at some point. These are small add-ons but...

Malicious Extension Found Being Injected into Chrome

by Ophtek, LLC | May 31, 2022 | ChromeLoader, extensions, Google Chrome, malicious extensions, Ophtek

Chrome is the world’s most popular browser and, as such, is a major target for hackers, a fact highlighted by the emergence of a malicious Chrome extension. If you’re a Chrome user, then you will be well aware of the wide range of benefits that Chrome extensions...

Major Spyware Risks Found Within Google Chrome Add-ons

by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 7, 2020 | extensions, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats

Google’s Chrome is the most widely used browser on the internet, but this dominance also makes it a major target for hackers. The popularity of Chrome means that it’s a vital asset for PC users and this applies to both domestic and business settings. One of the major...

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