<ul><li>Security researchers discovered over 100 malicious browser extensions posing as legitimate tools, stealing sensitive user data and executing malicious code remotely.</li><li>The extensions impersonated well-known products and businesses, including VPNs, AI assistants, and cryptocurrency utilities, posing a significant risk to users' security.</li><li>Google Chrome Web Store was a distribution channel for these fake extensions, with Google removing some malware but some still posing a threat to users.</li><li>Users are advised to only install browser extensions from trusted sources like the Chrome Web Store and remain cautious of potential malware hidden within seemingly legitimate tools.</li></ul>

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