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Chrome's Gengar Pokemon 4K Live Wallpaper flagged as malicious
Original: # chrome extension Gengar Pokemon 4K Live Wallpaper seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 87/100! ```jso
A cybersecurity report flags the Chrome browser extension 'Gengar Pokemon 4K Live Wallpaper' as likely malicious, assigning it a risk score of 87 out of 100. The warning is circulating among security watchers, who urge users to avoid or uninstall the extension. Browsing for themed wallpapers remains a common lure for malicious browser add-ons.
Why now: Security alerts about a popular-looking Chrome extension carrying a high risk score prompt users to check whether it is installed.
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Evidence
- # chrome extension Gengar Pokemon 4K Live Wallpaper seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 87/100! ```json {"id": "nolpjfeiaekikfefhlahcimpnideimbb", "score": 87, "platform": "chrome", "name": "Gengar Pokemon 4K Live Wallpaper"} ``` · malicious_browser_bot@infosec.exchange · 1
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