This was done by checking if the current date is > 15 days from the time of installation,” the company added. They contained a time check before they would perform any malicious activity. “We discovered an interesting trick in a few of the extensions that would prevent malicious activity from being identified in automated analysis environments. The cyber security firm also said while the malware in these Google Chrome extensions was concealing its presence by offering the promised functionality, that some of the extensions mentioned use a mechanism that would prevent them from being identified in automated analysis environments. AutoBuy Flash Sales that has got 20,000 downloads so far. Full Page Screenshot Capture that has gotten 2,00,000 downloads so far. FlipShope that has got 80,000 downloads so far. Netflix Party 2 that has amassed 3,00,000 downloads so far. Netflix Party that has amassed 8,00,000 downloads so far. The five malicious Chrome extensions are:
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This action modifies the cookies on the site so that the extension authors receive affiliate payment for any items purchased,” McAfee wrote in its blog post. They do this so that they can insert code into eCommerce websites being visited. “Every website visited is sent to servers owned by the extension creator. Also Read - Asus reveals Android 13 rollout roadmap for its smartphones: Check details The report says that while these extensions offer various functions such as enabling users to watch Netflix shows together, website coupons, and taking screenshots of a website, they also track users’ browsing activity. Also Read - Indian govt lifts ban on VLC Media Player: Check detailsĬyber security firm McAfee has discovered a total of five malicious Google Chrome extensions that have a total install base of over 1,400,000 and have been stealing data from their users. In a more recent incident, reports have detailed new malicious Chrome extensions that have manage to bypass Google’s protections to steal user data. While Google does scan these extensions for safety before making them available on its web browser, some malicious extensions that have the potential to steal user data or hamper users’ privacy do manage to sneak through the company’s tight security every now and then. Google Chrome offers support for hundreds of extensions that making web browsing safer and more productive.
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