Microsoft Disables 119 Malicious Edge Extensions Involved in Credential Theft

Microsoft has taken action to remove 119 malicious Edge browser extensions that were found to be stealing user credentials and conducting ad fraud. These extensions, active since at least 2021, utilized steganography to hide malware within image and font files, affecting up to 2.6 million users. This operation highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats and the sophisticated methods employed by attackers.