Google Chrome Users Beware This Holiday Season: Cyber Security Firm's Browser Extension Hijacked By Attackers

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The email, shared by security researcher Matt Johansen, revealed that a company account was compromised to release the malicious update on Dec.25.

Cyberhaven, a data-loss prevention startup, has confirmed a security breach involving its Google Chrome browser extension.

Hackers managed to release a malicious update capable of stealing user passwords and session tokens.

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Author / Journalist: Rounak Jain

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesMali

Topics: Google Google Chrome Benzinga Consumer Tech Benzinga neuro Tech Cybersecurity News

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Published On: 2024-12-28 @ 04:42:33 (23 hours ago)

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Language: English

Article Length: 343 words

Reading Time: 2 minutes read

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