Widespread Malware Campaign Targets Over 300,000 Users via Fake Downloads

A widespread malware campaign targets web browser extensions, affecting over 300,000 users of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This polymorphic trojan installs malicious extensions through imitation download sites, hijacking search queries and redirecting users to harmful sites. It also prevents users from removing the extensions and disables browser updates, allowing it to persist undetected. The ongoing campaign underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures and user awareness to combat the growing threat of malicious web extensions.