GhostPoster Attack Compromises 50,000 Firefox Users via PNG Icons
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The GhostPoster malware campaign has compromised approximately 50,000 Firefox users by exploiting browser extensions that disguise malicious payloads within PNG icons. This attack utilizes a steganography technique to conceal the malware, making it difficult for users to detect the threat. Affected extensions include seemingly benign applications like 'Free VPN Forever.'
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