Chrome extensions with 13.4 million installs caught hijacking searches
At a glance
Low rather than Medium: exposure is scored at a default because we cannot see your systems or suppliers. If you run or depend on Google Chrome, treat it as Medium.
Briefing
- IT leaders should assess whether any of the affected Chrome extensions are present in their organisation's digital estate.
Next steps
Monitor- For awareness — no fixed action deadline for this reporting
- 319 Chrome extensions with 13.4 million reported installations are involved in a search-hijacking campaign that redirects users' searches through tracking servers.
Next steps
Monitor- No immediate technical action — track if your estate depends on the products or vendors discussed
Summary
- A massive search-hijacking campaign involving 319 Chrome extensions with a combined 13.4 million reported installations redirected users' searches through tracking servers to generate advertising revenue from Bing and Yahoo.
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Products and services involved
- Google Chrome84% match confidence
Pulse
Last checked 5d ago · Recheck overdue since 5 Nov 2026, 04:38 UK time
- Story29 Oct 2026, 17:04 UK time · 29 Oct
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Chrome extensions with 13.4 million installs caught hijacking searches
How we know
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- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
Chrome extensions with 13.4 million installs caught hijacking searches
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
A massive search-hijacking campaign involving 319 Chrome extensions with a combined 13.4 million reported installations redirected users' searches through tracking servers to generate advertising revenue from Bing and Yahoo.