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info2026-09-16 18:50 UTCSource: BleepingComputer

Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions

A banking malware operation active since mid-2025 has been using a toolkit named KREMLIN to install malicious Chrome and Edge extensions that steal credentials, session tokens, and sensitive data.

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