319 Chrome Extensions Caught Hijacking Searches, Affecting 13.4 Million Users
Socketdev researchers uncovered 319 Chrome extensions redirecting users’ searches through servers controlled by their operators before sending them to Yahoo or Bing.
The extensions were disguised as PDF converters, game search tools, manual finders and even AI assistants.
- 13.4 million users affected across the investigation.
- 264 newly discovered extensions accounted for 8.7 million users.
- Activity dates back to 2016.
- Operators earned money through search referral advertising programs.
Some extensions needed no suspicious permissions or background scripts to hijack searches.
Socketdev researchers uncovered 319 Chrome extensions redirecting users’ searches through servers controlled by their operators before sending them to Yahoo or Bing.
The extensions were disguised as PDF converters, game search tools, manual finders and even AI assistants.
- 13.4 million users affected across the investigation.
- 264 newly discovered extensions accounted for 8.7 million users.
- Activity dates back to 2016.
- Operators earned money through search referral advertising programs.
Some extensions needed no suspicious permissions or background scripts to hijack searches.
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Foxconn is reportedly working on a new tie-up with OpenAI and does not believe the AI industry is experiencing a bubble.
OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 16 specs comparison:
15 → 16
• 6.78" FLAT → 6.78" FLAT
• 165Hz LTPO → 185Hz LTPO
• 1.5K 1800nits → 1.5K 2000nits
• SD 8 Elite Gen 5 → SD 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
• UFS 4.1 → UFS 4.1
• 50MP (1/1.56) → 200MP (1/1.4)
• 50MP UW → 50MP UW
• 50MP (1/2.76") 3.5x → 50 MP (1/1.95) 3x
• 32MP front → 50MP front
• 7300mAh → 9000mAh
• 120W + 50W → 100W + 50W
• 8.1mm, 211g → 8.5mm, 217g
• IP68/69 → IP68/69
15 → 16
• 6.78" FLAT → 6.78" FLAT
• 165Hz LTPO → 185Hz LTPO
• 1.5K 1800nits → 1.5K 2000nits
• SD 8 Elite Gen 5 → SD 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
• UFS 4.1 → UFS 4.1
• 50MP (1/1.56) → 200MP (1/1.4)
• 50MP UW → 50MP UW
• 50MP (1/2.76") 3.5x → 50 MP (1/1.95) 3x
• 32MP front → 50MP front
• 7300mAh → 9000mAh
• 120W + 50W → 100W + 50W
• 8.1mm, 211g → 8.5mm, 217g
• IP68/69 → IP68/69
iQOO Neo 10 OriginOS 6 Update 16.1.22.0 ⚠️ DON'T UPDATE? Phone Dead/Brick Issue!
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 20 Pro expected hardware changes:
• 6.3” OLED → 6.41” OLED
• Unibody aluminum → Quad-curved all glass design
• Physical buttons → Solid state buttons
• Earpiece speaker → Acoustic display speakers
• A20 Pro → A21 Pro (2nm)
It’s going to be one of the major design change next year & also more expensive than 18 pro series.
• 6.3” OLED → 6.41” OLED
• Unibody aluminum → Quad-curved all glass design
• Physical buttons → Solid state buttons
• Earpiece speaker → Acoustic display speakers
• A20 Pro → A21 Pro (2nm)
It’s going to be one of the major design change next year & also more expensive than 18 pro series.
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"AI training centres in every district and insurance coverage for all by 2047."
— Nirmala Sitharaman, FM
— Nirmala Sitharaman, FM
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"AI training centres in every district and insurance coverage for all by 2047." — Nirmala Sitharaman, FM
Anyone have Time Machine...??
I want to visit 2047 wala India
I want to visit 2047 wala India
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319 Chrome Extensions Caught Hijacking Searches, Affecting 13.4 Million Users
Socketdev researchers uncovered 319 Chrome extensions redirecting users’ searches through servers controlled by their operators before sending them to Yahoo or Bing.
The extensions were disguised as PDF converters, game search tools, manual finders and even AI assistants.
- 13.4 million users affected across the investigation.
- 264 newly discovered extensions accounted for 8.7 million users.
- Activity dates back to 2016.
- Operators earned money through search referral advertising programs.
Some extensions needed no suspicious permissions or background scripts to hijack searches.
Socketdev researchers uncovered 319 Chrome extensions redirecting users’ searches through servers controlled by their operators before sending them to Yahoo or Bing.
The extensions were disguised as PDF converters, game search tools, manual finders and even AI assistants.
- 13.4 million users affected across the investigation.
- 264 newly discovered extensions accounted for 8.7 million users.
- Activity dates back to 2016.
- Operators earned money through search referral advertising programs.
Some extensions needed no suspicious permissions or background scripts to hijack searches.
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49.9% of all new games released on Steam in October disclosed using AI-generated content
It was only 1.7% of games in January 2024
It was only 1.7% of games in January 2024
Earning 2,500 rupees a month is not considered poor in India: Report
Replace Google Dialer with HyperOS Dialer 😍 Xiaomi, POCO & Redmi
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Apple will launch three iPhones in Spring 2027 and here's what to expect:
iPhone Air 2 ($1,099) :
• 6.55” ProMotion M16 Small dynamic island
• A20 Pro
• ~3500mAh
• 5.3mm, Titanium frame
iPhone 18 ($999) :
• 6.3” ProMotion Small dynamic island
• A20
• ~3900mAh
• Aluminium frame, 9GB or 12GB RAM
iPhone 18e ($799) :
• 6.1” 60Hz Notch display
• A20
• 4000mAh+
• Aluminium frame, 9GB RAM
iPhone Air 2 ($1,099) :
• 6.55” ProMotion M16 Small dynamic island
• A20 Pro
• ~3500mAh
• 5.3mm, Titanium frame
iPhone 18 ($999) :
• 6.3” ProMotion Small dynamic island
• A20
• ~3900mAh
• Aluminium frame, 9GB or 12GB RAM
iPhone 18e ($799) :
• 6.1” 60Hz Notch display
• A20
• 4000mAh+
• Aluminium frame, 9GB RAM
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Deal alert 🚨
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is available at ₹39,999 on Flipkart:
Key specs:
- 6.7” FHD+ OLED 120Hz RR
- Exynos 2400
- 50MP (1/1.57) + 12MP UW + 8MP 3x
- 12MP selfie
- 4900mAh + 45W + 15W
- USB 3.2, IP68, 7.4mm
There is direct ₹5k off on SBI debit card, It’s an all rounder at this price considering the market situation, 256GB is more preferable for long term.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is available at ₹39,999 on Flipkart:
Key specs:
- 6.7” FHD+ OLED 120Hz RR
- Exynos 2400
- 50MP (1/1.57) + 12MP UW + 8MP 3x
- 12MP selfie
- 4900mAh + 45W + 15W
- USB 3.2, IP68, 7.4mm
There is direct ₹5k off on SBI debit card, It’s an all rounder at this price considering the market situation, 256GB is more preferable for long term.
Spotify is reportedly developing an AI- remix feature for Premium users that could be launching in early 2027.
Users could create remixes, covers and alternative versions of existing songs using AI.
The feature would cost an extra $4–$5 per month and artists would need to opt in, and participating musicians and songwriters would receive royalties from it.
Users could create remixes, covers and alternative versions of existing songs using AI.
The feature would cost an extra $4–$5 per month and artists would need to opt in, and participating musicians and songwriters would receive royalties from it.
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HyperOS 4 release date revealed...
You guys asking for India
Maybe they will release along with Global
Or there will be gap around 1-2 weeks
Maybe they will release along with Global
Or there will be gap around 1-2 weeks