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19 Malicious Chrome/Edge Extensions Drain Crypto Wallets

2026-08-28 21:21 UTC · The Hacker News · read the source ↗ #browser-extensions#supply-chain#crypto-theft
  • Engineer — Plan: Audit managed Chrome and Edge extension allowlists against the 19 identified malicious extensions (details in the Socket/Hacker News report); enforce an extension allowlisting policy to block unapproved installs in managed browser deployments.
  • SOC/IR — Plan: Pull endpoint telemetry to hunt for these extension IDs across managed devices; build or tune a detection for novel extension installations that request broad permissions aligned with credential or clipboard access.
  • Leader — Learn: A coordinated six-month extension campaign highlights browser add-ons as a persistent supply-chain risk; useful context for reviewing whether your browser governance policy enforces an approved extension allowlist.
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