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19 malicious browser extensions reportedly steal money and login credentials

A report warns that 19 browser extensions steal users' money and access credentials and should be deleted immediately. The supplied headline does not quantify affected users or losses.

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Credential theft through browser extensions can expose users and organizations to account compromise and financial fraud.

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  1. Stehlen Geld und Zugangsdaten: Diese 19 Browser-Erweiterungen sollten Sie sofort löschen ↗chip.de · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC

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