Browser Extension Threats: What Security Teams Must Know
Malicious extensions have compromised over 15 million users in the past year. Here's how attackers exploit the extension ecosystem and what organizations can do.
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Malicious extensions have compromised over 15 million users in the past year. Here's how attackers exploit the extension ecosystem and what organizations can do.
Emily ParkFrom VS Code extensions to automation platforms, attackers are targeting the tools developers trust. Here's what security teams need to know.
CVE-2025-68428 enables path traversal in the popular JavaScript PDF library, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files from Node.js servers and exfiltrate them via generated documents.
Threat actor '1011' posted alleged data from the semiconductor equipment giant to a Russian cybercrime forum. Security researchers are verifying the files.
First macOS-focused wave of GlassWorm malware discovered on Open VSX marketplace, stealing cryptocurrency wallets, Keychain passwords, and developer credentials through trojanized extensions.
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker Ledger confirms customer data exposed after third-party payment processor Global-e suffers cloud system breach.
Microsoft and CrowdStrike warn of intensified Silk Typhoon operations targeting US government agencies and IT supply chains, with 150% increase in China-linked intrusions.
Popular text editor's download page was hijacked for four days in December, serving trojanized installers that steal browser credentials and crypto wallets.
After ASUS missed ransom deadline, Everest releases complete data trove including ROG source code, Qualcomm SDKs, and ArcSoft files on cybercrime forums.
The self-propagating VS Code extension worm now replaces Ledger Live and Trezor Suite with trojanized versions. Russian-speaking operators behind campaign.
Hackers exploited Oracle EBS vulnerability at catering subsidiary to steal employee data including bank account numbers. Second major Korean airline breach this week.
Attackers pushed malicious update v2.68 to Chrome Web Store using leaked API key. Hundreds affected as seed phrases harvested via embedded analytics library.
Supply chain attack disguised as working WhatsApp API library stole credentials, messages, and linked attacker devices to victim accounts. 56,000+ downloads since May.
Crimson Collective hackers breached Red Hat's self-managed GitLab in September, stealing 570GB from 28,000 repositories including Nissan customer data.
CVE-2025-59374 exploits compromised ASUS software distribution to deploy backdoors on consumer and enterprise systems worldwide.