QuickLens Chrome extension steals crypto, shows ClickFix attack

A Chrome extension named "QuickLens - Search Screen with Google Lens" has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after it was ...
The Hacker News

New Chrome Vulnerability Let Malicious Extensions Escalate Privileges via Gemini Panel

Chrome CVE-2026-0628 let malicious extensions hijack Gemini panel for privilege escalation, local file access, and ...
SecurityWeek

Vulnerability Allowed Hijacking Chrome’s Gemini Live AI Assistant

A Chrome vulnerability allowed malicious extensions to hijack the browser’s Gemini Live assistant to spy on users and ...

This high-severity Chrome Gemini vulnerability lets malicious extensions spy on your PC

A bug in Google Chrome's Gemini AI feature could expose your data or allow attackers to monitor you. Here's how to stay protected.
InfoWorld

Abandoned project linking Java, JavaScript makes a comeback

The Detroit project envisioned using JavaScript as an extension language for Java applications. Now it’s being revived with ...
Dark Reading

Bug in Google's Gemini AI Panel Opens Door to Hijacking

Attackers could have exploited the vulnerability to escalate privileges, violate user privacy while browsing, and access sensitive resources ...
PC Magazine

The Best VPN Extensions for Chrome in 2026

Chrome VPN extensions come in several varieties, but each has its limitations compared with standalone applications. We explain how these plug-ins differ and run down the top extensions we've tested.