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New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack lets hackers take over your computer via Chrome

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Summary
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55% Informative

Hackers have discovered a new way to remotely take control of your computer through the Google Chrome web browser.

A report from cybersecurity company SquareX lays out the new multifaceted cyberattack, which the firm has dubbed "browser syncjacking" The malicious actor must convince the user to download a Chrome extension to take over the victim's Chrome profile and Chrome browser.

The hacker then has access to the user's Google Drive , clipboard, emails and more.

VR Score

28

Informative language

10

Neutral language

32

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

57

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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Known propaganda techniques

detected

Time-value

medium-lived

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