QuickLens Chrome extension steals crypto, shows ClickFix attack

By Lawrence Abrams

AI Summary

The Chrome extension "QuickLens - Search Screen with Google Lens" was removed from the Chrome Web Store after being compromised to push malware targeting cryptocurrency theft from thousands of users. The incident demonstrates a ClickFix attack vector where legitimate browser extensions are weaponized to deliver malicious payloads.

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Relevance score: 85.0/100

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