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Rogue Chrome extension pushes tech support scam

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 admin chrome, Chrome Extension, extension, fake chrome extension, google, Google Chrome, malvertising, Social engineering, tech support scam, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:22:42 +0000

Google Chrome may be one of the more secure browsers but an increasing number of malicious extensions are being forced onto users. The one we analyze can hide itself and receive commands from a remote server in order to hijack the browser with incessant offers, fraud and even tech support scams.

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Social engineering
Threat analysis

Tags: chrome Chrome Extension extension fake chrome extension Google Google Chrome malvertising tech support scam

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