Microsoft Removes 119 Edge Extensions That Hid Malware in Images and Fonts
Microsoft's removal of 119 malicious Edge extensions has raised concerns about browser security.
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The brief
Microsoft has removed 119 Edge browser extensions that were found to hide malware within images and fonts. The extensions, part of a campaign known as StegoAd, were designed to steal user credentials and conduct ad fraud. Coverage from Redmondmag.com, Malwarebytes, Security Affairs, Risky Business Newsletters, and The Hacker News emphasizes the scale of the operation, which affected up to 2.6 million users over two years.
TipRanks reports that Microsoft's stock has slipped following the announcement. Next, watch for updates on the impact of the removed extensions on affected users. Coverage does not yet specify the extent of the damage or the measures Microsoft is taking to assist users.
Additionally, monitor for any further developments in browser security as a result of this incident.
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Quick answers
What were the 119 Edge extensions used for?
The 119 Edge extensions were used to hide malware within images and fonts, steal user credentials, and conduct ad fraud.
How many users were affected by the StegoAd campaign?
The StegoAd campaign affected up to 2.6 million users.
What is the current status of Microsoft's stock?
According to coverage from TipRanks, Microsoft's stock has slipped following the removal of the malicious extensions.
Coverage (6)
- Microsoft Disrupts StegoAd Extension Campaign Affecting Up to 2.6 Million Users Redmondmag.com · 1d ago
- 119 Edge extensions promised useful tools, instead downloaded malware Malwarebytes · 1d ago
- Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Slips After Pulling 119 Edge Extensions TipRanks · 1d ago
- StegoAd: How 119 Fake Browser Extensions Stole Credentials and Ran Ad Fraud for Two Years Security Affairs · 1d ago
- Microsoft takes down StegoAd operation Risky Business Newsletters · 1d ago
- Microsoft Removes 119 Edge Extensions That Hid Malware in Images and Fonts The Hacker News · 1d ago
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