Malicious Chrome Extension Uses Native Messaging Host to Execute PowerShell Commands
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The malware Edgecution is drawing the attention of the security community by exploring one of the most sensitive mechanisms of Chromium-based browsers. Discovered by researchers from Zscaler ThreatLabz, the threat combines a malicious extension of Microsoft Edge with a Python backdoor to create a bridge between the browser and the operating system, something that should normally be prevented by browser isolation layers. The case reinforces an in…
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Malicious Edge extension abuses Native Messaging as bridge to malware | #ransomware | #cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting
A malicious Microsoft Edge extension dubbed ‘Edgecution' has been used in a ransomware attack to escape the browser sandbox and deploy a Python-based backdoor. Access to the local system is obtained by leveraging the Chrome Native Messaging protocol that allows browser extensions to interact with native desktop applications, such as a password manager communicating with […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Malicious Edge exten…
Malicious Edge Extension Uses Chrome Native Messaging to Execute Code on Victim Systems
A new and deceptive malware campaign has been uncovered, one that turns an everyday browser extension into a dangerous tool for system compromise. Security researchers have identified a threat that uses a malicious Microsoft Edge extension to break out of the browser’s built-in security boundaries, giving attackers direct access to a victim’s computer. The campaign has been linked to an initial access broker with ties to the Payouts King ransomw…
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