Microsoft has identified and reported a malicious browser extension that masqueraded as an AI service, leading to its subsequent removal by Google. The company has urged users to verify the source and permissions of any extensions they install to protect themselves from potential threats. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of cybersecurity in the digital landscape, emphasizing the need for vigilance among users regarding the software they choose to use.
Original from ITmedia.co.jp: [ITmedia エンタープライズ] Google Chromeで「Perplexity」を偽装する悪質拡張機能が発見 Microsoftが警告
Microsoft warns of malicious Chrome extension impersonating "Perplexity."
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