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Malicious Chromium Extension Spoofs AI Brand to Redirect Searches

A malicious Chromium-based browser extension impersonates the AI-powered answer engine Perplexity AI to redirect search traffic using MV3 APIs and intermediary infrastructure. This deceptive tactic exploits AI-related branding to mislead users.

Topic: AI Search Source: Microsoft Security Blog · microsoft.com Published 2026-06-29 16:27 UTC Fetched 2026-06-30 01:19 UTC

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Users may unknowingly have their search traffic hijacked, compromising privacy and security. The incident highlights risks associated with AI branding being used in malicious software to manipulate browser behavior.

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