Hackers have targeted Google Chrome users in a frightening attack with dozens of browser extensions compromised with malicious code—here’s what we know so far.

The attack began after a hacker successfully targeted a Cyberhaven employee via a phishing email that was sent to Chrome extension developers. The employee, believing the email was an official Google contact, clicked the email and input their login credentials on the phishing page.

A hacker phished a Cyberhaven employee to upload a malicious version of the company's Chrome extension, but it may not be the only victim.

New details have emerged about a phishing campaign targeting Chrome browser extension developers that led to the compromise of at least thirty-five extensions to inject data-stealing code, including those from cybersecurity firm Cyberhaven.

As reported by The Hacker News, a dangerous new campaign targeting browser extensions has been spotted online. So far, at least 16 extensions have been compromised, with over 600,000 Chrome users now at risk of exposing their browsing data and account credentials online.

The publishers of browser extensions on the Google Chrome Web Store were reportedly targeted via a phishing campaign.

The recent cyberattack which hit security firm Cyberhaven and then affected a number of Google Chrome extenions may have been part of a ‘wider campaign’, new research has claimed. A BleepingComputer investigation found the same code was injected into at least 35 Google Chrome extensions,

Criminals have hijacked dozens of popular browser extensions in a bid to target Google Chrome users and steal sensitive data, like passwords. The devastating campaign started last month and shows no sign of slowing.