LOWData BreachACTIVE
The Hacker News: 108 Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Google and Telegram Data, Affecting 20,000 Users
April 14, 2026
Incident Summary
Researchers discovered 108 malicious Chrome extensions that communicated with a shared command-and-control server. The extensions were used to steal Google and Telegram data and to inject unwanted advertisements. Approximately 20,000 users were affected. Limited public details are available on what specific data fields were taken and whether affected users have been notified or remediations applied.
Incident Details
- Type
- Data Breach
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 14, 2026
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