Malicious add-on for Microsoft Edge installs backdoor

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Security researchers warn about a newly discovered Microsoft Edge extension called Edgecution. The add-on spreads through fake Microsoft support messages and deceptive pop-ups that imitate Outlook-related management prompts. If a user clicks one of the links, the extension silently installs a backdoor on the computer. The backdoor can then be used to run arbitrary code or steal sensitive information. This makes the story relevant for security teams tracking browser-based attack vectors.

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