{"id":535520,"date":"2010-04-20T13:37:47","date_gmt":"2010-04-20T17:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techie-buzz.com\/?p=23413"},"modified":"2010-04-27T09:43:13","modified_gmt":"2010-04-27T13:43:13","slug":"trojan-horse-poses-as-google-chrome-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/535520","title":{"rendered":"Trojan Horse Poses As Google Chrome Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

Within a fairly short time, Google Chrome<\/a> has managed to make a name for itself. Its impressive performance coupled with Google’s aggressive promotion has allowed it to zoom past Opera and Safari. However, fame always comes with a price to pay.<\/p>\n

The increased adaption of Chrome has prompted malware developers to focus their attention on Google Chrome. According to BitDefender<\/a>, there is already at least one malware, which is specifically targeted at Chrome users. <\/p>\n

\"Google-Chrome-Malware\"<\/p>\n

The trojan in question spreads through unsolicited emails, which lures unsuspecting users by promising better e-mail management features in Chrome. Once a user clicks on the supplied link, he is taken to a look-alike of the official Google Chrome extensions page, which serves an executable file (.exe) that spreads the infection.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that the malware does not directly exploit Google Chrome. Instead, it just uses it as an vehicle for fooling gullible users. The lesson in this case is simple – always pay attention to what you are downloading and from where you are downloading.<\/p>\n

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TAGS:<\/strong> Google Chrome<\/a>, Google News<\/a>, Internet Browsers<\/a>, Online Security<\/a><\/span>
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\nTrojan Horse Poses As Google Chrome Extension<\/a> originally appeared on Techie Buzz<\/a> written by Pallab De on Tuesday 20th April 2010 01:37:47 PM. Please read the Terms of Use<\/a> for fair usage guidance. <\/div>\n

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