Hackers using malicious web extensions to spy on user emails

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Cybersecurity firm Volexity reported that a group of hackers from North Korea are using a malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extension to spy on email accounts.

The malicious extension titled 'SharpTongue' is capable of stealing email content from Gmail and AOL.

Since its discovery, the extension has evolved and is currently at version 3.0, based on the internal versioning system.

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Category: Technology

Markets: IndiaNorth KoreaSouth KoreaMaliUnited States

Topics: Gmail Volexity Microsoft edge Microsoft edge extension volexity Sharpext

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Published On: 2022-08-01 @ 18:23:05 (6 months ago)

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