Chrome Gemini Flaw Let Rogue Extensions Hijack AI Panel A high-severity Chrome vulnerability has allowed malicious extensions to exploit the Gemini panel and gain elevated access to camera, microphone, and files.

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Chrome Gemini Flaw Let Rogue Extensions Hijack Chrome AI Panel

#AI #Google #GoogleChrome #Gemini #GoogleGemini #WebBrowsers #Cybersecurity #BrowserExtensions #SecurityVulnerabilities #SecurityFlaws #Exploits #SecurityPatches #AgenticBrowsers #RogueExtensions

Edge 145 Rolls Out with Password Upgrades and Security Patches Microsoft has released Edge 145 with password manager improvements, Read Aloud enhancements for PDFs, and patches for two important security vulnerabilities.

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Edge 145 Rolls Out with Password Upgrades and Security Patches

#Edge145 #MicrosoftEdge #Microsoft #WebBrowsers #PasswordManagers #SecurityVulnerabilities #BrowserExtensions #PDF #ReadAloud #Chromium

Learn from @johnnyfekete.com about challenges faced by browser extensions and solutions for building robust extensions in React. #ManifestV3 #React #BrowserExtensions

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Your Browser's Extensions May Be Reading Your Passwords Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison discovered a large number of websites store sensitive information in plain text.

Your #BrowserExtensions May Be Reading Your #Passwords

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Good news: many workarounds exist! Firefox with specific extensions like uBlock Origin remains a strong contender for background playback and ad-free viewing. Don't let YouTube dictate your experience. #BrowserExtensions 3/6

Build value, generate traffic. Micro Tools (calculators, planners, generators) live quietly in people's browsers, solving problems and funneling users back to you. Master this technical edge: #BrowserExtensions #ProblemSolver #TrafficHack

Today I've made my first mod for #OperaGX based on #iiSU!
This was fun to make!
Download here: store.gx.me/mods/nckzux/...
#mod #BrowserExtensions

Firefox joins Chrome and Edge as sleeper extensions spy on users Researchers found more sleeper browser extensions that spy on users and install backdoors, this time targeting Firefox users as well.

🚨 Sleeper browser extensions strike again! Firefox joins Chrome & Edge as malicious add-ons spy on users, stealing data & planting backdoors. Stay vigilant—uninstall suspicious extensions & run deep scans! 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #Privacy #BrowserExtensions snip.ly/uzbezr#Malwa...

It's so frustrating the likes of Tesco, B&Q and now Currys showing products from "Approved Third Party Sellers" on their sites. I'm tempted to write an extension to hide these listings, unless anyone else knows of one already available? #BrowserExtensions #onlineshopping

Be very careful when downloading #browserextensions. Cybersecurity researchers discovered 5 new malicious Google Chrome web browser extensions masquerading as HR & ERP platforms like Workday, NetSuite, & SuccessFactors to take control of victim accounts.

Proton Drive Securely store, share, and access your important files and photos. Anytime, anywhere.

the document is done! the brief overview is complete. I'll make a part two if I have more info. thank you!
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#Coupert
#BrowserExtensions
#OnlineSafety
#ConsumerAwareness
#DigitalPrivacy

HEY EVERYONE THERES A NEW WEIRD COUPON EXTENSION COUPERT! ITS JUST LIKE HONEY SOMEWHAT! WERE. IS THE MONEY COMING FROM! ILL TRY TO SHOW JUST HOW HARD THEY SHOVE THEIR ADVERTS. THANK YOU FOR READING AND PLEASE SHARE! #Coupert
#BrowserExtensions
#OnlineSafety
#ConsumerAwareness
#DigitalPrivacy

Researchers detailed a browser extension campaign that collected meeting metadata from major conferencing platforms.

The extensions worked as expected, raising questions about permissions, visibility, and long-term exposure.

#CyberSecurity #BrowserExtensions #MeetingPrivacy #InfoSec #TechNadu

AI Chat Privacy Breach: Extensions Log Your Data | AI News Popular "privacy" extensions secretly log your AI chats. Learn how to protect your data now.

AIMindUpdate News!
Think your "privacy" extension is safe? Recent reports reveal they're secretly logging your AI chats. Protect your private conversations!#AIPrivacy #BrowserExtensions #DataSecurity

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Browser Extensions With 8 Million Users Collect Extended AI Conversations An anonymous reader shares a report: Browser extensions with more than 8 million installs are harvesting complete and extended conversations from users' AI conversations and selling them for marketing...

Browser Extensions With 8 Million Users Collect Extended AI Conversations #Technology #Internet #PrivacyConcerns #AI #BrowserExtensions

Firefox users: GhostPoster malware is hiding in extension logos. Remove risky add-ons and secure your browser now.
📞 Contact Technijian: (949) 379-8499
#CyberSecurity #FirefoxSecurity #MalwareAttack #BrowserExtensions #Steganography #OnlineSafety #ITSecurity #Technijian

Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations Browser extensions with more than 8 million installs are harvesting complete and extended conversations from users’ AI conversations and selling them for marketing purposes, according to data collected...

Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations #Technology #Internet #AIprivacy #BrowserExtensions #DataCollection

Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations https://arstechni.ca #browserextensions #Security #privacy #Biz&IT #chrome #aibot #EDGE #AI

Full investigation:
www.technadu.com/urban-vpn-ai...

Do you think browser extensions interacting with AI tools are a growing security blind spot? Comment below.
#AIPrivacy #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #BrowserExtensions #EnterpriseRisk

4.3 Million Reasons to Rethink Browser Extension Security | LMG Security ShadyPanda hijacked 4.3M browsers through trusted extensions. See how the attack worked and the steps your team needs to take to close this overlooked supply-chain gap.

Think #browserextensions are harmless? Think again. A multi-year campaign turned popular, trusted browser add-ons into #spyware featuring #remotecodeexecution, session hijacking, and more. Read the blog here: www.lmgsecurity.com/4-3-million-reasons-to-r...

ShadyPanda Turns Popular Browser Extensions with 4.3 Million Installs Into Spyware grow their user base read more about ShadyPanda Turns Popular Browser Extensions with 4.3 Million Installs Into Spyware

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#shadypanda #browser #browserextensions #spyware #cyberattack #CyberSecurity

Orion's support for Chrome/Firefox extensions is a major draw, enabling tools like uBlock Origin on iOS. However, compatibility issues exist; 1Password integration, for example, has been reported as problematic by users. #BrowserExtensions 3/5

New Tab Traffic Randomizer - Chrome Web Store Requests a random URL every time a new tab is opened, for extra <del>privacy</del> <ins>obscurity</ins>.

If you want to add randomness to your new tabs and your traffic, the New Tab Traffic Randomizer Chromium extension was significantly improved:

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#privacy #traffic #chromium #browserextensions

Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal User Data Through Fake Free VPN Tools Researchers uncover fake free Chrome VPN extensions hijacking data, stealing browsing data despite multiple Chrome Web Store removals.

Full story: www.technadu.com/malicious-ch...

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#CyberSecurity #BrowserExtensions #VPN #Privacy #LayerX #TechNadu

country-highlighter Source of the Country Highlighter Chromium extension

Do you want an easier way to find people and organizations from or discussing specific countries?

Try the Country Highlighter Chromium extension:

Source: codeberg.org/j9t/country-...

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#browserextensions #chromium #discourse

This is whack… #Clickjacking?!

Ughhh… that’s soooo deceptive—be careful, y’all! 🥴🫨🥺😤😤😤

#BrowserExtensions
#CryptoWallets

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Para ver algo bonito cada vez que se abre el navegador, esta extensión está muy bien (muy configurable, además):
https://bonjourr.fr/
Y si no quieres extensión, esta otra web, puesta simplemente como página de inicio, es muy parecida:
https://web.tabliss.io/

#BrowserExtensions #extensiones […]

Ich kann Googles bei #YouTube einfach nicht nachvollziehen. Ich liebe die YouTube-Community, aber irgendwann stellt sich mir die Frage: Lohnt es sich überhaupt noch die Plattform zu nutzen, wenn ich mittlerweile 4 #BrowserExtensions brauche, um eine halbwegs akzeptable Nutzererfahrung zu haben?

Ads slowing you down? Too many passwords? Need easier ways to share online?
Check out 3 browser extensions that boost security, cut clutter & make browsing smoother.
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#BrowserExtensions #CyberSecurity

How to Audit Web Accessibility With [the] WAVE Extension, by (not on Mastodon or Bluesky):

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#howtos #accessibility #auditing #browserextensions #webaim