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13.4M Chrome extension users hit by search hijacking campaign

Socket and security outlets report 319 search-hijacking extensions affecting 13.4M users

1 Oct 29 11:13 AM · 13d ago · 4 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 3

Security researchers published findings that 319 Chrome extensions installed across 13.4 million users are hijacking search queries and routing them through proxy servers to collect referral payments from Yahoo and Bing. The extensions are promoted through paid advertising and hidden from indexing, with no utility beyond changing default search providers.

Socket and security outlets report 319 search-hijacking extensions affecting 13.4M users
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  1. 2 outlets Chrome extensions with 13.4 million installs caught hijacking searches

    first by BleepingComputer, 13d ago · also Cybernews

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