September 4, 2024 at 07:19AM The report “Why Account Takeover Attacks Still Succeed, and Why the Browser is Your Secret Weapon in Stopping Them” emphasizes the threat of account takeover attacks in SaaS environments and the role of the browser in neutralizing them. It highlights tactics used in account takeovers and recommends a browser security … Read more
August 11, 2024 at 12:28PM X is facing an increased bot problem with scammers exploiting the Ukraine war and Japan earthquake warnings to lure users into clicking on fake content and videos. This leads to scam adult sites, malicious browser extensions, and shady affiliate sites. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that X has … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 11:25AM A widespread malware campaign installed malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser extensions, stealing browsing history and data. Malware employed diverse malvertising themes, infecting victims’ web browsers through fake software installers and digitally signed downloaders. The malware evaded antivirus detection, hijacked browser homepages, and persisted in the system, necessitating manual … Read more
December 22, 2023 at 09:55AM Three Chrome extensions masquerading as VPNs were found to be malware, infecting users’ machines through pirated video game installers. ReasonLabs discovered the malicious extensions and reported their findings to Google, resulting in their removal from the Chrome Web Store. The extensions targeted Russian-speaking users, stealing data, manipulating web requests, and … Read more
December 6, 2023 at 06:54AM Browser extensions present high-risk vectors for cyber-attacks, exploiting users’ trust through three types: initially malicious, compromised, and risky due to excessive permissions. The LayerX report highlights this threat and recommends vigilance in installation methods and identifying signs of potential harm, emphasizing the need for educated choices and robust security protocols … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 08:12AM LayerX is a secure enterprise browser extension that provides comprehensive visibility, continuous monitoring, and granular policy enforcement on browsing sessions. It addresses the challenge of protecting the browser against web-borne attacks and data leakage. LayerX offers features such as installation and setup, a dashboard for high-level insights, discovery of entities … Read more