This malicious Google Notes extension just wants to sneakily steal all your crypto
THE SO WHAT
Clipboard-jacking via a fake “Google Notes” extension is a reminder that browser extensions are an unpoliced attack surface, especially for crypto-heavy users. Lock down extension policies on corporate machines and assume any employee with a wallet is a high-value target whose browser needs extra scrutiny.
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