A cybersecurity warning has been issued after researchers uncovered 108 malicious Google Chrome extensions that have impacted more than 20,000 users worldwide.
These extensions were designed to look like harmless tools such as games, ad blockers, or productivity apps, making them easy for users to trust and install. However, once added to the browser, they began collecting sensitive user data in the background.
According to researchers, the extensions could track browsing activity, access login information, and gather personal data without users being aware. In some cases, they were also capable of injecting advertisements into websites and running hidden scripts.
One of the most concerning findings was that all these extensions were linked to a single remote server, suggesting a coordinated effort by attackers. This setup allowed them to control the extensions and potentially expand their activity over time.
Despite being flagged, some of these extensions reportedly remained active, raising concerns about how quickly such threats are removed.
Users are urged to check their installed extensions and remove any unfamiliar ones, while also downloading add-ons only from trusted sources.
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