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8.5 — CRITICAL
Malicious Edge extension abuses Native Messaging as bridge to malware
A malicious Microsoft Edge extension dubbed 'Edgecution' has been used in a ransomware attack to escape the browser sandbox and deploy a Python-based backdoor. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A malicious Microsoft Edge extension, 'Edgecution', was used in a ransomware attack to escape the browser sandbox and deploy a Python-based backdoor, demonstrating evolving sophistication of threat actors tied to ransomware operations.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Microsoft Edge
Attack Vectors
Native Messaging protocolFake Microsoft update siteMalicious Edge extension
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
Employees of organizations using Microsoft Edge, particularly those in the finance and healthcare sectors.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Strengthen monitoring of browser extensions
2Enforce strict controls over native messaging host configurations
3Regularly update and patch software to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities
📦Affected Products
Microsoft EdgeWindows operating system
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