Recent exploits are a reminder that when you install an extension, you grant it a lot of power to see where you go online and ...

A “Featured” browser add-on marketed as privacy protection may have been copying AI chats. Koi Security says Urban VPN Proxy began intercepting prompts and replies after a July 9, 2025 update.

A long-running malware campaign quietly evolved over several years and turned trusted Chrome and Edge extensions into spyware. A detailed report from Koi Security reveals that the ShadyPanda operation ...

More than a hundred browser extensions spread across Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers turned malicious after five years of “normal” operation. The attackers were apparently playing the long ...

A suspicious Visual Studio Code extension with file-encrypting and data-stealing behavior successfully bypassed marketplace review and entered the developer ecosystem. In a suspected test effort, ...

Microsoft is planning to introduce a new Edge security feature that will protect users against malicious extensions sideloaded into the web browser. Edge enables developers to install extensions ...

Microsoft updated its free MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code with new Fabric connectivity and provisioning features in public preview, alongside GitHub Copilot slash commands and multiple ...

Both tech giants bring powerful, feature-packed browsers to the table, but only one can dominate your digital life. We break down the key differences between Chrome and Edge to help you choose the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are under attack. The latest ...

TL;DR: A sophisticated malware campaign infected 2.3 million Chrome and Edge users. It worked because a bunch of browser extensions were on the market for a long time, gaining a trusted reputation, ...

A set of 18 malicious browser extensions that are still available to download on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have been identified by a team of security researchers at Koi Security. These ...