Topic: Browser extensions can steal bitcoin - page 8. (Read 1165 times)
I'm not surprised at this because this can happen because cryptocurrency is currently popular. this causes a hacker or a malicious developer to take a moment by creating an extensions that has a rat (remote administration tools) to take our cryptocurrency, and avoiding it easy enough to download extensions via chrome store or store from the browser but download it through the web and make sure you don't choose the wrong web.
There is a possibility that could happen because it installed third-party applications in your browser. More careful to access your wallet and keep the private key always safe.
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It's not a new news though. It's going for a long time and guys who are into airdrop and bounties know about it. I would say check the no. of downloads and reviews before installing the extension and for wallet softwares I would say install an anti-malware or an antivirus software.
It can come with fake wallet also.
Yes, indeed, incorrectly written extensions (with errors in the program code) can become a loophole for attackers. In this way, I myself lost a significant amount of Ether. I used an extension in the browser to access the Ethereum network, which did not hide the private key. As a result, I lost the entire amount that was on my wallet.
Its been a long time since ive knew that browser extensions are bad news and in fact they should consider red flags, you can easily get viruses on your pc or even spyware but the latest news about these so called browser extensions is they can be used to steal your coins, consider this a warning for those who use chrome and mozilla firefox browser extensions regularly. I came across the warning while surfing the internet today.
Browser extensions can help scammers steal your crypto Casa CEO Jeremy Welch warned the audience at the Baltic Honeybadger conference in Riga this weekend.
Sorry i couldn't drop link to the full news because i got the warning news from pivot news which would require you to download app before reading any news, share this warning with friends and crypto fans especially newbies
Browser extensions can help scammers steal your crypto Casa CEO Jeremy Welch warned the audience at the Baltic Honeybadger conference in Riga this weekend.
Sorry i couldn't drop link to the full news because i got the warning news from pivot news which would require you to download app before reading any news, share this warning with friends and crypto fans especially newbies
My guess, they cannot if you encrypt the wallet? Or they can do it even with an encrypted wallet?
Mostly phishing extensions steal your coins, like fake metamask extension a while back. They make user enter their seed/password and then scammer use this data to steal coins.
I am also cautious about the proposal of some projects to install wallets. If this turns out to be a fraudulent project, then it’s quite possible, and the wallet may be with viruses and malware.
Its been a long time since ive knew that browser extensions are bad news and in fact they should consider red flags, you can easily get viruses on your pc or even spyware but the latest news about these so called browser extensions is they can be used to steal your coins, consider this a warning for those who use chrome and mozilla firefox browser extensions regularly. I came across the warning while surfing the internet today.
Browser extensions can help scammers steal your crypto Casa CEO Jeremy Welch warned the audience at the Baltic Honeybadger conference in Riga this weekend.
Sorry i couldn't drop link to the full news because i got the warning news from pivot news which would require you to download app before reading any news, share this warning with friends and crypto fans especially newbies
Browser extensions can help scammers steal your crypto Casa CEO Jeremy Welch warned the audience at the Baltic Honeybadger conference in Riga this weekend.
Sorry i couldn't drop link to the full news because i got the warning news from pivot news which would require you to download app before reading any news, share this warning with friends and crypto fans especially newbies
My guess, they cannot if you encrypt the wallet? Or they can do it even with an encrypted wallet?
The browser developer is not putting strict verification to verify the credibility of such extension and this is the problem.
So many cases about the encrypted wallet got stolen.
You should always be very carefully what programs you are installing. Most intallations are scams to deceive users so for my security I don't install shitcoin related software. Install less is better and most software isn't useful so we don't need it really.
you're right, I once added the hola extension in chrome, wallet eth on myetherwallet was stolen by hack and I saw the hack add eth, so many of their stolen tokens.
So we must always be careful before downloading any application or extension. Hackers always use a variety of ways, targeting your weaknesses, waiting for you to let your guard down, to steal your money. Don't get caught phishing, this is very detrimental. Always use the internet carefully.
Although. I use extensions a lot, but I downloaded one recently, which deals with video conversion, but ever since I got it, I have been skeptical about it, however, the warning you just gave has triggered me to get it deleted. Despite not having so many coins in my wallet, I still need to ensure I am safe. Not because of now, but for the sake of the future.
extensions are dangerous if they are not checked by official sources and the user who downloads them accepts responsibility for his actions
Yes I agree
THis is why you have got to be careful when installing browser extensions
Most especially metamask extension; be sure to be in concentration always
If you notice any wrong move on your laptop; conduct a system recovery
THis is why you have got to be careful when installing browser extensions
Most especially metamask extension; be sure to be in concentration always
If you notice any wrong move on your laptop; conduct a system recovery
And this happens more and more because bounty and airdrop participants should download some software into their PC/mobile phones to get rewards but they do not realize that such software may be infected with a virus. 
Browser extensions might lure people into something that will allow them to access their wallets within the browser they are using.
In technical aspects, they can't do something harm automatically after being installed unless the victim will open the gate. These extensions do have the ability to copy the logs on that browser including stealing login details while typing (keylogger).
As a safety precaution, don't just install any browser extensions. We don't need most of those.
I use only the main extensions: metamask / TRX wallet and a few more applications for working with graphic design. I think all major licensed extensions are safe
Low quality browser extensions can definitely steal your browsing data so your wallet is at risk too, it is just a new kind of malware/spyware that we used to see in desktops where scammers use such things to steal private data, details and passwords.
Yes, they can. Last year we heard about the about an extension that was hacking people's crypto! Later then many people get confused about Metamask too. I only trust Metamask and ICX browser extension, I have been using it for years and they are really very secure, other extensions should be avoided I suggest.
Yes, they can. Last year we heard about the about an extension that was hacking people's crypto! Later then many people get confused about Metamask too. I only trust Metamask and ICX browser extension, I have been using it for years and they are really very secure, other extensions should be avoided I suggest.
Fake metamask extensions also existed in the chrome webstore and many disadvantages to crypto users who use chrome. Be more vigilant about using extensions. Download the original metamask extension only on the official metamask website. 
Its been a long time since ive knew that browser extensions are bad news and in fact they should consider red flags, you can easily get viruses on your pc or even spyware but the latest news about these so called browser extensions is they can be used to steal your coins, consider this a warning for those who use chrome and mozilla firefox browser extensions regularly. I came across the warning while surfing the internet today.
Browser extensions can help scammers steal your crypto Casa CEO Jeremy Welch warned the audience at the Baltic Honeybadger conference in Riga this weekend.
Sorry i couldn't drop link to the full news because i got the warning news from pivot news which would require you to download app before reading any news, share this warning with friends and crypto fans especially newbies
Browser extensions can help scammers steal your crypto Casa CEO Jeremy Welch warned the audience at the Baltic Honeybadger conference in Riga this weekend.
Sorry i couldn't drop link to the full news because i got the warning news from pivot news which would require you to download app before reading any news, share this warning with friends and crypto fans especially newbies
My guess, they cannot if you encrypt the wallet? Or they can do it even with an encrypted wallet?
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