Slow Mist: Encrypted users need to beware of browser plugins being sold to malicious parties

2025-03-19 17:23:47
SlowMist posted that crypto users need to be wary of browser extensions that could be sold to malicious parties without their knowledge. Malicious parties can easily buy a Chrome extension and hijack existing users' browsing traffic, redirecting it anywhere they want. No alerts, no prompts. Nothing unusual will be detected unless new permissions are required. During @tuckner's investigation, it was found that an extension with 400,000 users had changed owners, be vigilant.