Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions
A banking malware operation active since mid-2025 has been using a toolkit named KREMLIN to install malicious Chrome and Edge extensions that steal credentials, session tokens, and sensitive data. [...]
What happened
A banking malware operation active since mid-2025 has been using a toolkit named KREMLIN to install malicious Chrome and Edge extensions that steal credentials, session tokens, and sensitive data. [...]
Why it matters
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Affected entities
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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent
- BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions ↗
Claims
- Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions Observed
Conflicts
No material conflict detected in the available evidence.
Timeline
- First reported
Market move following event
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Score explanation
Confidence · formula confidence-2.1.0
Source trust84
Independent corroboration51
Primary evidence35
Claim consistency82
Extraction confidence82
Attribution quality90
Impact · formula impact-2.1.0
Event magnitude45
Market relevance74
Entity significance42
Market breadth45
Novelty68
Urgency55
Ranking · formula rank-1.0.0
Confidence factor0.847
Freshness factor0.9999
Breaking bonus0