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Bitcoin => Press => Topic started by: CryptKeeper on April 23, 2014, 02:05:19 PM



Title: Chrome Extension Could Be Vulnerable to Cryptocurrency Malware
Post by: CryptKeeper on April 23, 2014, 02:05:19 PM
Coindesk:

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A browser extension for Google Chrome is reportedly capable of stealing bitcoin and other altcoins from its users.

I've already heard of two cases, one here on BTT!  >:(

Read the whole story here:

http://www.coindesk.com/chrome-extension-could-vulnerable-malware/ (http://www.coindesk.com/chrome-extension-could-vulnerable-malware/)

My advice:
when you must use chrome extensions, better go into "incognito" mode (ctrl+alt+n) before entering sensible data like bitcoin addresses!