2024

Two malicious Google Chrome extensions have reportedly drained $800,000 from a cryptocurrency investor named “Sell When Over” on the X platform.
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 Total compromise appears to be about $800k. I suspect this was a Google chrome compromise containing a possible keylogger targeting specific wallet extension apps (either due to a Chrome vulnerability due to me delaying regular updates or getting malware that wasn't detected by… <a href="https://t.co/yMJfHAFzQo" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/yMJfHAFzQo</a>— Sell When Over | 9000.sei (@sell9000) <a href="https://twitter.com/sell9000/status/1777184397717872889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">April 8, 2024</a>
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The user suspects that the extensions, named “Sync test BETA (colorful)” and “Simple Game,” contained Keyloggers targeting wallet extension apps. Keyloggers record keystrokes, enabling attackers to access confidential information.
The issue arose after a recent Chrome update, which logged the user out of their extensions and tabs. Following a restart due to a Windows update, the user re-entered credentials, including seed phrases for cryptocurrency wallets, potentially compromising their data.
The malicious extensions sent funds to exchanges MEXC and Gate.io. Investigation revealed that “Sync test BETA (colorful)” was a keylogger sending data to an external PHP script, while “Simple Game” monitored tab activity.
Despite no visible browser issues, the user discovered the extensions later. This incident underscores the ongoing threat of malicious Chrome extensions in the cryptocurrency sector.
In related news, cybersecurity experts warn of similar attacks using malware like Rilide to steal crypto funds via rogue Chrome extensions, highlighting the need for heightened security measures.
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Malicious Chrome Extensions Drain $800K from Crypto Investor

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