Security · 1h ago
Malicious Chrome extension targets crypto users via clipboard hijacking
A malicious Google Keep Notes extension on the Chrome Web Store was found to steal cryptocurrency by hijacking clipboard data. The extension replaced copied wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones, affecting users who paste addresses during transactions. Google removed the extension after the discovery.
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This incident highlights how even seemingly benign browser extensions can pose serious security risks, especially for crypto users who should verify addresses manually.
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