Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data
Other extensions possibly affected include Internxt VPN, VPNCity, Uvoice, and ParrotTalks, as Bleeping Computer writes. Cyberhaven says hackers pushed an update (version 24.10.4) of its Cyberhaven data loss prevention extension containing the malicious code on Christmas Eve at 8:32PM ET.
Hackers hijack a wide range of companies' Chrome extensions, experts say
Hackers have compromised several different companies' Chrome browser extensions in a series of intrusions dating back to mid-December, according to one of the victims and experts who have examined the campaign.
Cybersecurity firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal users' data
At least five Chrome extensions were compromised in a coordinated attack where a threat actor injected code that steals sensitive information from users.
Hackers compromise Chrome extensions with 400,000+ users
Hackers have compromised several popular Chrome extensions with hundreds of thousands of users, TechCrunch reported today. One of the affected extensions is developed by Cyberhaven Inc., a venture-backed cybersecurity provider. The company confirmed the incident in a statement.
Cyberhaven says hackers targeted Chrome extensions on Christmas
Cyberhaven, a California-based cyber security firm says it was recently hacked on Christmas Eve, and that the hackers were targeting Chrome extensions. Cyberhaven doesn’t mention what the reasoning for the attack was,
Cyberhaven says it was hacked to publish a malicious update to its Chrome extension
The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a "wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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