Bitstamp Uncovers Bitcoin-Stealing Chrome Extension
The Slovenia-based Bitcoin trading platform, Bitstamp, revealed in a Tweet that it had uncovered a Google Chrome extension that replaced all QR codes. It linked to Bitcoin addresses and then linked to the thief’s wallet. This is not the first time criminals have attempted to steal Bitcoin via Google Chrome extensions. Malicious Extension. On March 11, Bitstamp released a Tweet that said it had discovered a Google Chrome extension called ‘BitcoinWisdom Ads Remover’ that “will try to steal your Bitcoin”: Members of the Bitcoin community were quick to investigate the claims, with Devon....
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