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13.4M Chrome extension users hit by search hijacking campaign

BleepingComputer amplifies findings of search hijacking campaign

3 Oct 30 4:10 AM · 12d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 3 of 3

BleepingComputer reports on the Chrome extension hijacking findings, bringing wider security community attention to the 13.4 million affected users and the organized operators behind the scheme.

BleepingComputer amplifies findings of search hijacking campaign
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 1 claim were published in its stretch

  1. 1 outlet Over 300 Chrome extensions found hijacking searches of 13.4 million users — how to stay safe

    first by Tom's Guide, 12d ago

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