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StegoAd: How 119 Fake Browser Extensions Stole Credentials and Ran Ad Fraud for Two Years

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Pierluigi Paganini
StegoAd: How 119 Fake Browser Extensions Stole Credentials and Ran Ad Fraud for Two Years
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Microsoft has dismantled a malicious campaign called 'StegoAd' that utilized 119 fake browser extensions to steal user credentials and conduct ad fraud. The operation, which had been active since 2021, affected millions of users on the Edge browser.

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This highlights the persistent threat posed by malicious browser extensions and the ongoing challenges in maintaining platform security.

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The article reports on cybersecurity threats and corporate security actions based on documented evidence.

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