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Risky Bulletin
Risky Bulletin: Browser extension supply chain attack hits AdsPower
Feb 7, 2025
Dive into the alarming details of a significant supply chain attack that disrupted the AdsPower browser platform, leading to widespread user vulnerabilities. Explore recent cybersecurity breaches, including serious ethical concerns surrounding Paragon. The discussion also highlights a zero-day exploit affecting Trimble Cityworks and impactful DDoS attacks on Bohemia Interactive games. Tune in for key insights and the latest updates on these pressing security issues!
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- The compromised AdsPower browser extensions led to the theft of approximately $4.7 million in crypto assets, emphasizing the vulnerabilities in browser security.
- International cybersecurity issues are highlighted by investigations into Paragon's surveillance practices and Atos's potential outsourcing to Russian staff, raising oversight concerns.
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Crypto Wallet Compromise
Hackers compromised crypto wallet browser extensions for the AdsPower platform, introducing malicious code that stole wallet recovery phrases and private keys from users. This breach, detected three days after it occurred in January, resulted in the theft of approximately $4.7 million in crypto assets, as estimated by blockchain security firm Slowmist. AdsPower acted quickly to remove the malicious code and uninstall the modified extensions from affected browsers. This incident underscores the need for increased security measures in browser extensions used for cryptocurrency management.
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