Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features

Microsoft found a fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that rerouted searches through attacker servers. Here’s what users ...

Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users

Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before Google and Microsoft removed them.
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Chromium extension uses AI‑related branding to redirect browser search

A malicious Chromium-based extension that spoofs the AI-powered answer engine Perplexity AI redirects browser search traffic using MV3 APIs and intermediary infrastructure.
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Malicious Perplexity AI Chrome Extension Removed After Microsoft Warning

A malicious Perplexity-themed Chrome extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store, but users who installed it may still be ...

Microsoft takes down over 100 malicious Edge extensions hiding malware in images and fonts

Microsoft says these 119 malicious extensions were downloaded a total of 2.6 million times since 2021.