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Fake Chrome updates spread malware

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April 17, 2023, 2 a.m. |

Malwarebytes Labs blog.malwarebytes.com

Categories: News

Tags: chrome


Tags: browser


Tags: update


Tags: fake


Tags: malware


Tags: monero


Tags: miner


Tags: cryptocurrency


Tags: rogue


Tags: hacked


Tags: compromised


Tags: site


Tags: website


We take a look at a slew of hacked websites pushing fake Chrome updates which are Monero miner malware in disguise.



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