SlowMist: Cryptocurrency Users Should Beware of Browser Extension Being Sold to Malicious Actors

BlockBeats News, March 19th, SlowMist released a statement indicating that cryptocurrency users need to be cautious as browser extension plugins may be sold to malicious actors without their knowledge. Malicious actors can easily purchase a Chrome extension and hijack existing users' browsing traffic, redirecting it wherever they please. No alerts, no prompts. Users will not notice any anomalies unless new permissions are required. In @tuckner's investigation, it was found that an extension with 400,000 users changed ownership. Stay vigilant.