SquareX Researchers Expose OAuth Attack on Chrome Extensions Days Before Major Breach | CSO Online

SquareX researchers exposed an OAuth attack targeting Chrome Extension developers, allowing attackers to hijack authenticated sessions and steal confidential information. The attack, which involved phishing emails and malicious extensions, highlights the vulnerability of browser extensions as a gateway for attackers. SquareX’s Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution offers protection against such attacks, providing real-time detection and mitigation of client-side web threats.