VulnerabilityBleeping Computer
6.0 — HIGH
Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches
A malicious extension in the Chrome Web Store is masquerading as the Perplexity AI answer engine, intercepting search traffic and collecting browsing information. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A malicious Chrome extension masquerading as Perplexity AI's official extension intercepted search traffic and collected browsing information, with potential for data theft if permissions were extended.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Users who installed the extension with ID 'flkebkiofojicogddingbdmcmkpbplcd'
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Remove the Fake Perplexity AI extension from the browser
2Rotate critical account passwords out of an abundance of caution
3Regularly review and update browser extensions for potential security risks
📦Affected Products
Product Name: Google ChromeAffected Version: None
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