WATCH OUT FOR...
Malicious translate, VPN and ad-block extensions
Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
What’s the threat?
Malicious browser extensions impersonating popular functions have been installed nearly a million times, with some having lain undetected since 2020. The malware code, called GhostPoster, is hidden in the extension’s icon images, allowing it to bypass the security systems of extension stores.