Beware of browsers add-ons

[Zemomtum]

This is a piece of very useful information. add-ons are very deceitful and if you cannot validate the source, I always advised to stay away before you lose all pressure keys, password and tangible information that you have stored in your browser settings.

[biddicoin]

To me, we dont just aware of browsers add-ons, but all thing in the internet itself
bcz many source from internet isnt 100% safe, there are many scammers here

let's to not install any weird app, file, etc. never click weird link too
install antivirus for avoid these shit. that's the basic thing that should we do

[Aabcde]

I have experienced the incident of losing money because of the add-ons on the Chrome browser called Multilogin. This incident was already 2 years ago.
When I want to transfer a number of btc to the exchange to be exchanged for fiat, the exchange deposit address is replaced by the add-ons to be it address. So when I sent it, I never got to the exchange. When I turn off the add-ons, it turns out that the address deposit exchange is back to normal. From there I realized that many add-ons that are harmful to the security of our data or funds.

[jhonjhon]

For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/

These security risks are becoming more and more prevalent theses days as the technology advances. The thing here is that your absolutely correct about beeing more careful. On android the "Google PlayStore" is a pretty secure place to download apps. So I think that by using my smart phone all  throughout the day some of my lazy downloading habits from android tend to rub off onto my PC use when using downloaded browser extensions. It's a new year and I really should be practicing my due diligence better.

Not only that, it’s also becoming advance these days and these scammers/hackers are becoming very very smart in creating something that can’t be detected easily and really look like a legit. They can be around anywhere in the web/internet or even in app store so we should be extra careful in whatever app or extensions we are downloading as to not compromise our information and to safeguard our assets.

[robelneo]

The article says

Hopefully, Google will remove this fake offering sooner rather than later.

so it is not yet removed and this will cause a lot of breached unless this issue be resolved or news about this become viral and those who are using ledger will be aware of such issues as long as the extension is still there and it is not yet market, then the possibility of new victims will arise.

[SquallLeonhart]

For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/

This is no longer a new thing, most browser extensions are very bad and shouldn’t be found in your computer because they anything from stealing information, passwords and more. Not only are some browser extensions  very bad, there are also similar reports about mobile apps that are malicious and can have access to your Blockchain and other apps, and also harm your phone.

I have also heard of some Desktop apps and browser extensions that will always change the address you copy to the scammers/hackers address, and if you don’t check the address before sending you will end up sending to the wrong address.

[oktana]

Install anti-virus in your laptop or pc always then update this too so your secure like the scammer can't steal your data if you do that then don't easily click a site that you don't know and think twice before accesing different site,Moreover i think use 2 laptop or pc like one is for testing then use already in the one if you think that your safe

This is not some kind of phishing via a website, but a chrome extension that attaches a keylogger to your PC, I think you are misunderstanding.

some antivirus can't detect it, and no longer need to do the testing, the results will be the same because this is a fake extension, you only need to delete the add-on and install other official extensions that are more trusted.

[LouVandetta]

I was always wary about this thing called add-ons on the browser I'm using, especially if the related add-ons involved cryptocurrency or my privacy.
Hackers are getting smarter each day, now even an app could be a phising app. Better be careful about everything 24/7, huh. I've also heard there's some maybe virus or things that could change your sending/received address to the hackers' address. My friends somehow experienced that problem before. Always check everything.

Best thing to do is only install the most needed add-ons and always read the description and look if it's from a trusted source or just another fake extension.

[Saisher]

Install anti-virus in your laptop or pc always then update this too so your secure like the scammer can't steal your data if you do that then don't easily click a site that you don't know and think twice before accesing different site,Moreover i think use 2 laptop or pc like one is for testing then use already in the one if you think that your safe

This is not some kind of phishing via a website, but a chrome extension that attaches a keylogger to your PC, I think you are misunderstanding.

some antivirus can't detect it, and no longer need to do the testing, the results will be the same because this is a fake extension, you only need to delete the add-on and install other official extensions that are more trusted.

You are right it works on the browser, not directly on your pc anti virus can's detect that only if you have an anti-virus with a feature that can detect bad browser extensions, we really need to be very careful on adding extension always read reviews and updates on browser that you are going to add.

[Obito]

For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

I wonder what kind of people who often uses these add on extension on a browser. I rarely uses it, sometimes not. I only use what's on default because I kinda find using extensions will just put me up to much work. So, if I would be loaded up then I will be just leaving. Kinda lazy but sometimes it benefits me like these malicious stuff of using extension.

[Kotone]

Extensions are not safe even though we have an anti virus some of these malware can bypass some security features but it is also good that we always have it. The best prevention is dont use any extension at all. For those hackers this is an easy way to get money so they dont care whether many people got affected.

[nicolas1979]

The problem is we can't detect which is dangerous extensions, if you have specific guide please let us know. Sometimes we need add on to install program and run it as the function, we take it from the real source but it's not guarantee our safety data. I hope more clue and knowledge about how to avoid this problem, for newbie like me this is dangerous.

[Pamadar]

I was always wary about this thing called add-ons on the browser I'm using, especially if the related add-ons involved cryptocurrency or my privacy.
Hackers are getting smarter each day, now even an app could be a phising app. Better be careful about everything 24/7, huh. I've also heard there's some maybe virus or things that could change your sending/received address to the hackers' address. My friends somehow experienced that problem before. Always check everything.

Best thing to do is only install the most needed add-ons and always read the description and look if it's from a trusted source or just another fake extension.

Descriptions and reviews coming from other people who are also downloaded the program are very important to consider. If you want to stay safe you need to invest your time learning information about the add-ons that you are planning to use and install to your computer. Try to use only those legit and have a good reputations and if possible avoid those that you are not comfortable with.

[Free1bitco.in]

I am actually suspicious of add-ons that are not clear, therefore I am very careful about that when I have entered into an online business. however, every means people do to steal our assets even to develop certain add ons. this information is useful for people like me, especially for those who just joined.

[FireBallex]

It's all on chrome team and mozilla firefox team, they are the ones responsible for all this, they have been around for so long and yet they can't secure their platform, every browser add on should be checked by them and remove the malicious add on, the safest way is to go through website of any add on you like or want

[piebeyb]

that's what makes me never use add-ons, most people use it in their browsers like VPN and others also including wallet add-ons worry it's dangerous, before I install add-ons on browsers I usually do a search on their website and social accounts the media at least we know who are the people behind this project, when it feels really safe I will install it, like metamask and other wallets there are no add-ons like vpn and others except wallet

[ajiz138]

Many similar extensions will steal user data.
we must avoid it and always check before using the extension.
if we believe it's an evil extension we can report it and Firefox or Chrome can immediately delete it.
stay alert, because there is no safe system in the internet world.

[Kyraishi]

For those who don't know or are addicted to browser extensions you need to be careful because many browser add on are dangerous and they can steal data and keys from your PC, the latest dangerous extension is Ledger chrome extension which is fake, this add on does nothing than steal your backup recovery phrase

The source is right below
https://nulltx.com/fake-ledger-chrome-extension-causes-major-problems/amp/

Absolutely. Especially when you are prompted to install certain browser extensions which collect your personal data potentially with some monetary reward, it is likely that your personal data is going to get exploited without you ever knowing about it.

However, there are certain addons such as Metamask that should be promoted.

These addons help prevent phishing sites, etc., and should be more prominently used.

[itchycoin]

People shouldnt install almost every browser addon. This is too unsecure. Ad/Ublock is enough for majoirty of people

[jazmuzika217]

You are right scammers are not an idiot. They are so knowledgable in stealing. So thank you for your reminder. Also you need to be careful specially when one site or add ons who are  asking your kyc or your private keys. Your security is depend on your actions. Make all your transactions private.