Beware of Malware: Hackers Target Cryptocurrency Users with Browser Extensions

A new malicious browser extension called Rilide has been discovered, which targets Chromium-based products like Google Chrome, Brave, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. The malware is designed to monitor browser activity, take screenshots, and steal cryptocurrency through scripts injected in web pages. Rilide also has a 2FA-bypassing system that uses forged dialogs to deceive victims into entering their temporary codes. While the roll-out of Manifest v3 on all Chromium-based browsers will improve resistance against malicious extensions, it won’t eliminate the problem.