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02/06/2025
New `browser syncjacking` cyberattack lets hackers take over your
computer via Chrome
Hackers have discovered a new way to remotely take control of
your computer - all through the Google Chrome web browser. A
report from cybersecurity company SquareX lays out the new
multifaceted cyberattack, which the firm has dubbed "browser
syncjacking." At the core of the attack is a social engineering
element, as the malicious actor first must convince the user to
download a Chrome extension. The Chrome extension is usually
disguised as a helpful tool that can be downloaded via the
official Chrome Store. It requires minimal permissions, further
cementing its perceived legitimacy to the user. According to
SquareX, the extension actually does usually work as
advertised, in order to further disguise the source of the
attack from the user.
Full Story Source: Mashable
https://mashable.com/article/google-chrome-extensions-browser-
syncjacking-cyberattack-hack
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