152 Chrome extensions linked to ad malware

▤ Summary

The article reports that 152 Chrome extensions were linked to ad malware and affected about 105,000 users. Investigators found 38 extensions in the Chrome Web Store tied to suspicious domains and advertising infrastructure. The campaign used redirects, UTM parameters, and Google-related mechanisms to push users toward malicious or unwanted behavior. The incident highlights the risk of browser extensions as a software supply chain and security exposure.

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