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28 Malicious Chrome and Edge Extensions!


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December 17, 2020

Cybersecurity giant Avast analyzed the extensions last month, noting that some of them have been active since at least December 2018. They perform a range of malicious activities, including redirecting users to ads and phishing sites, collecting personal data and browsing history, and downloading other malware onto the host device.

The plug-ins, listed below are believed to have been installed by more than three million people.  Given the number of installs, it's likely been a lucrative payday for the perpetrators.

These are the 15 Chrome and 13 Edge extensions containing the malicious code. If you’re using any, it’s recommended you remove them now.

Chrome extensions with malicious code:

Direct Message for Instagram

DM for Instagram

Invisible mode for Instagram Direct Message

Downloader for Instagram

App Phone for Instagram

Stories for Instagram

Universal Video Downloader

Video Downloader for FaceBook™

Vimeo™ Video Downloader

Zoomer for Instagram and FaceBook

VK UnBlock. Works fast.

Odnoklassniki UnBlock. Works quickly.

Upload photo to Instagram™

Spotify Music Downloader

The New York Times News

 

Edge extensions with malicious code:

Direct Message for Instagram™

Instagram Download Video & Image

App Phone for Instagram

Universal Video Downloader

Video Downloader for FaceBook™

Vimeo™ Video Downloader

Volume Controller

Stories for Instagram

Upload photo to Instagram™

Pretty Kitty, The Cat Pet

Video Downloader for YouTube

SoundCloud Music Downloader

Instagram App with Direct Message DM

https://www.zdnet.com/article/three-million-users-installed-28-malicious-chrome-or-edge-extensions

 

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