02/06/2025
New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack lets hackers take over your computer via Chrome

Hackers have discovered a new way to remotely take control of
your computer - all through the Google Chrome web browser. A
report from cybersecurity company SquareX lays out the new
multifaceted cyberattack, which the firm has dubbed "browser
syncjacking." At the core of the attack is a social engineering
element, as the malicious actor first must convince the user to
download a Chrome extension. The Chrome extension is usually
disguised as a helpful tool that can be downloaded via the
official Chrome Store. It requires minimal permissions, further
cementing its perceived legitimacy to the user. According to
SquareX, the extension actually does usually work as
advertised, in order to further disguise the source of the
attack from the user.

Full Story Source: Mashable https://mashable.com/article/google-chrome-extensions-browser- syncjacking-cyberattack-hack

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02/06/2025
New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack lets hackers take over your computer via Chrome

Hackers have discovered a new way to remotely take contro tol of
your computer - all through the Google Chrome web browser. A
report from cybersecurity company SquareX lays out the new
multifaceted cyberattack, which the firm has dubbed "browser
syncjacking." At the core of the attack is a social engineering
element, as the malicious actor first must convince the user to
download a Chrome extension. The Chrome extension is usually
disguised as a helpful tool that can be downloaded via the
official Chrome Store. It requires minimal permissions, further
cementing its perceived legitimacy to the user. According to
SquareX, the extension actually does usually work as
advertised, in order to further disguise the source of the
attack from the user.

Full Story Source: Mashable https://mashable.com/article/google-chrome-extensions-browser- syncjacking-cyberattack-hack

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I tapped the link and got a 404 page
From that page I was able to read some interesting articles about Cybersecurity by tapping the icon in the upper Left corner and selecting Tech, and Cybersecurity.

I might not had got to read the article Your post linked to since I read Your post today and You wrote it some months ago.

Thanks for letting me know of the website.
Ed
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02/06/2025
New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack lets hackers take over your computer via Chrome

Hackers have discovered a new way to remotely take control of
your computer - all through the Google Chrome web browser. A
report from cybersecurity company SquareX lays out the new
multifaceted cyberattack, which the firm has dubbed "browser
syncjacking." At the core of the attack is a social engineering
element, as the malicious actor first must convince the user to
download a Chrome extension. The Chrome extension is usually
disguised as a helpful tool that can be downloaded via the
official Chrome Store. It requires minimal permissions, further
cementing its perceived legitimacy to the user. According to
SquareX, the extension actually does usually work as
advertised, in order to further disguise the source of the
attack from the user.

Full Story Source: Mashable https://mashable.com/article/google-chrome-extensions-browser- syncjacking-cyberattack-hack

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August, I got interested in reading that link about the Chrome Browser being attacked since that program is on the main screen of this phone.

Didn't know that Chrome was a Browser, I thought it was a Operating System such as DOS or Windows or Linux.
I looked at Chrome a bit trying to see if there was a Word Processor or Spreadsheet available for my use.
Never found what I looked for though.

Thanks again for posting the link.
Ed
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Re: New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack
By: Ed Vance to August Abolins on Thu Mar 27 2025 14:08:42

Didn't know that Chrome was a Browser, I thought it was a Operating System

It is, It's called ChromeOS, but how could you not know about the browser? It's been around for...oh, 17 years! It's the most popular browser out there.

I looked at Chrome a bit trying to see if there was a Word Processor or Spreadsheet available for my use. Never found what I looked for though.

Specifically, there is none, but you can use Google Docs and Sheets. I've used both and unless your needs are esoteric, they'll do the job nicely.

And seriously, you need to get out of you parents basement more often. ;)

Have a good one.
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Re: New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack
By: Ed Vance to August Abolins on Thu Mar 27 2025 14:08:42

It is, It's called ChromeOS, but how could you not know about the browser? It's been around for...oh, 17 years! It's the most popular browser out there.

Specifically, there is none, but you can use Google Docs and Sheets. I've used both and unless your needs are esoteric, they'll do the job nicely.

And seriously, you need to get out of you parents basement more often. ;)

Have a good one.
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I first used IE that came with the Dialup ISP software.
Changed to Netscape Communicator (or Navigator) .
Then in later years used Firefox.

I have seen others mention Chrome but didn't know it was a Browser too.

Last year I got a Android cellphone , it has a icon called Chrome on the main screen but I didn't know it is a browser.
I thought it was a O/S Google made.

Ed
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