840,000+ users hit by malicious browser extensions. Uninstall these ASAP! - PCWorld
Google News • 1/20/2026 – 1/22/2026
Summary
Over 840,000 users have been affected by malicious browser extensions that are spying on them. Firefox, Chrome, and Edge have reported sleeper extensions that compromise user privacy. Five malicious Chrome extensions impersonate Workday and NetSuite to hijack accounts, specifically targeting enterprise HR platforms. Users are advised to uninstall these extensions immediately.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
44d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1010
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1010/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1010/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 43 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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