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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.
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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Score 74
Source Type rss
Reposts 0
Topic Quality 50
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