Beware of browsers add-ons

[JNvak]

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/

Thanks for sharing. Apparently, Ledger already warned its users on social media, but if it wasn't for another crypto forum, I might have missed the info.

[joinfree]

Thanks for the warning mate and frankly speaking i am not fan of the use of browser add ons  as that is one of the silent yet effective way through which hackers can steal the information of users. i am old school and don't like to get things always done in a chicken ease manner, most of them lead you to a big trouble in the latter days.

[MI6]

Add on that related to crypto i already installed only Tronlink and for others we should really careful with it. Even wallet that i should download in my computer i never do it, or maybe use laptops that special i used for something like that. Because i don't know what is behind it. I think maybe before we install new or maybe adds on that look suspicious, ask others for review first is important.

[zhekinsp]

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 kind of information will be more available on beginners section and also there are some guides to avoid these add on extensions.

Before adding any new add on take some time to explore it and even how many downloads and ratings can give an idea about their legitimacy.

[Ayiranorea]

Really a much useful information for the bitcoiners. Right now more and more hackers/scammers are into the try of stealing cryptocurrencies. Whenever we add an extension we need to be very careful and read the instructions. Now the focus has turned towards the add-ons, earlier it was the faking of exchanges and websites to steal data and cryptocurrencies.

[Bonwin]

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/

Hmmm! This is the first time I will be seeing this. I always like to confirm the authenticity of any app or add-on, before using it. Even Metamast and others, had their fakes. I am thinking that Google itself should find a way of checkmating these things. There should be a way in which the system will be selective, even when the user is trying to add any app. I know some people would have fallen victim of this.

[White Christmas]

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/

Thank you for this open thread in which many people will surely be enlightened about this kind of scam activities in which they will be able to careful next time when they are browsing something on the internet.
This kind of merely cases somehow is like a phishing but differ in terms of use, because this kind of activity is where you will be able to add some extensions to your browser like for example the Google Chrome in which you will manage it eventually then after this they probably have the extensions on your browser and there are some cases that when you have logging in your wallet they can get your information and necessary data in order to steal it and use to some illegal activities. This is kind of dangerous to every one so I assume that we will be careful accessing this kind of add-ons browser.

[Bitbtc8]

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/

Must careful with many add on can make our money loss because last week I got add on for joining airdrop project looks similar with blockchain account because they make give away for every one need to install add on blockchain pro in mozilla firefox to be able claim airdrop from blockchain, after make many research we know is fake and scam add on to hack our blockchain account.

The only working crypto related addon that works in firefox is metamask, i used it successful to claim bounty rewards and i move the tokens out to my private wallet, add on are really dangerous to use

[bitcoindusts]

It is quite frightening to use browser add-ons.  We should not add anything unless it is fully verified.  And even if it is, we should still be careful about updates.  I have read lots of attacks that uses browser add-ons that is why I avoided it as much as possible.

[malekbaba]

Browser addons will improve your surfing experience. Important features are often absent from Basic browser, hence arises the question of addons. I always try to follow some measures.
1. I always download addons from well known developers and they make legit and safe addons to improve browser capabilities. Always check total number of downloads and how people thinks about the addons.
2. Always read the privacy policy to understand, what sort of data will be accessed by browser, what data will be stored by addons.
3. Money making addons are risky. Addons will make you rich, no way. They will never.

[cryp24x]

Thank you for this reminder. I am fond of add-ons and updates on my browsers but when I learned that hackers do create something that steal details on our laptop/desktop then I refrain from updating my browser from unknown sources and not from the  browser's official website.

[KrisAlex18]

It is quite frightening to use browser add-ons.  We should not add anything unless it is fully verified.  And even if it is, we should still be careful about updates.  I have read lots of attacks that uses browser add-ons that is why I avoided it as much as possible.

I don't mind adding extra apps on my browser unless it is verified and trusted especially when it comes to browser extensions to have a different use of the browser like downloading with torrent etc. I won't use any add-ons unless it is found in google store or any trusted store, the fact that hackers these days are very clever with their tools already disgust me.

[meldrio1]

oh this is alarming, with the name of ledger we thought this is legit, but it is a fake extension. Now we should careful what we like to install in add-ons, what if there is a fake metamask, this is not good we should research before we install.

[Novatech8]

Honestly browser extensions are useful tools that i like using but many of them are crap or trojan, to avoid getting your PC infected its better to download extension from right source instead, for example if you want to use metamask it's better to go through their website

[valuater]

for browser add-ons, we have to be aware of this because since crypto has a large enough value (2017), there have been many developers or people who use browser add-ons to steal some of crypto from us, a few days before the new year there was an airdrop offering btc from blockchain.info but can only be obtained through installing the browser add-ons and of course this is a scam because through Twitter, the blockchain said that the add-ons were not from them.

[Coroline]

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/

many ways by criminals to steal data that can harm us so be careful when using an application it could be malware or the like that can hack your data, good article because I just learned that browser add-ons can hack our assets

[ATSgrowth]

Phishing apps are everywhere: Chrome Webstore, Youtube and Google Play are pretty dangerous recently, they banned even MetaMask for a while. I am afraid that many newcomers will stop think about crypto because it is so dangerous place. Hackers see quick and easy money. 

[Crypto5060]

Browser add ons can be used to phish users data. It's advisable to be careful when installing a browser add-on, importantly keep sensitive information away from you home computer.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Some people also said that there are add on that hijack your clipboard more specifically your copied address and replace it with the address of their own. Even the chrome extension store is full of crappy extension and you need to alertful before even installing any browser extension out there.

Phishing apps are everywhere: Chrome Webstore, Youtube and Google Play are pretty dangerous recently, they banned even MetaMask for a while. I am afraid that many newcomers will stop think about crypto because it is so dangerous place. Hackers see quick and easy money. 

I agree, the phishing is getting out of hand if it could be listed in a store. I thought google is better than this in term of filtering app but their standart and filtering method are shit.

[stephanirain]

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/

Finding different sources of reviews regarding those extension also helps a lot to determine if the extension is really a legit one. So, always be careful in installing ad-ons and this also goes for other applications used for crypto industry. We all need to be not just computer literate but also be careful and observant users.