Microsoft discovers fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that hijacks searches and steals browsing data
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Microsoft discovered a malicious Chrome Web Store extension called "Search for perplexity ai" that impersonates the legitimate Perplexity AI answer engine. The fake extension reroutes user search traffic through attacker-controlled infrastructure while collecting browsing activity. It uses fake Perplexity branding and a lookalike domain. Users who installed it are advised to remove it immediately and rotate critical passwords as a precaution.
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The extension uses fake Perplexity branding and a lookalike domain, and users who installed it should remove it and rotate critical passwords as a precaution.
It intercepts search queries and browser suggestions through attacker-controlled infrastructure.
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