‘CrossBarking’ Attack Targets Secret APIs, Exposes Opera Browser Users

October 30, 2024 at 09:22AM Researchers revealed a new browser attack, “CrossBarking,” that exploits private APIs in Opera, granting hackers extensive control over users’ browsers. By using a malicious Chrome extension masquerading as a harmless app, attackers can manipulate browser settings, hijack accounts, and access sensitive information, highlighting security risks in browser API management. ### … Read more