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Mmastodon TechnologyCybersecurity first seen 3 d ago, last 3 d ago, peak #6

Chrome extension Incognito Search Helper flagged as malicious

Original: # chrome extension Incognito Search Helper seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 99/100! ```json {"id":

A cybersecurity warning is circulating about the Chrome extension 'Incognito Search Helper' (ID: iiacojpoloobeeibmnlihiodpiijghln). It has been given a risk score of 99 out of 100, indicating a high likelihood the extension is malicious. Users are being urged to check whether the extension is installed in their browsers and remove it if found.

Why now: Browser extensions with near-maximum risk scores are a common attack vector, so users are being warned to check and remove it.

Incognito Search HelperGoogle Chrome

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