Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features

Microsoft found a fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that rerouted searches through attacker servers. Here’s what users ...
The Next Web

Chrome is putting things on your computer you never agreed to

Chrome quietly pushed a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model to users, while a fake Perplexity extension wiretapped searches. Two sides of Chrome's consent problem.
Microsoft

Chromium extension uses AI‑related branding to redirect browser search

A malicious Chromium-based extension that spoofs the AI-powered answer engine Perplexity AI redirects browser search traffic using MV3 APIs and intermediary infrastructure.

Update Chrome Now: Google Fixes 18 Security Flaws, Including Critical Bugs

Google’s Chrome 149 security update fixes 18 bugs, including four critical flaws affecting WebGL, Autofill, and Blink ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Disrupts StegoAd Extension Campaign Affecting Up to 2.6 Million Users

Microsoft disrupted StegoAd, a malicious browser extension campaign affecting up to 2.6 million users. StegoAd used hidden payloads, delayed execution and steganography to evade browser security ...
IEEE

KnowSTU: Diagnosing Students’ Problem Behaviors Using Fine-Tuned LLM and RAG

Abstract: Students’ problem behaviors, which deviate from established school norms, can undermine both their well-being and academic achievement. Effectively addressing such behaviors often requires ...