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New Chrome Vulnerability Let Malicious Extensions Escalate Privileges via Gemini Panel

Chrome CVE-2026-0628 let malicious extensions hijack Gemini panel for privilege escalation, local file access, and ...
SecurityWeek

Vulnerability Allowed Hijacking Chrome’s Gemini Live AI Assistant

A Chrome vulnerability allowed malicious extensions to hijack the browser’s Gemini Live assistant to spy on users and ...

QuickLens Chrome extension steals crypto, shows ClickFix attack

A Chrome extension named "QuickLens - Search Screen with Google Lens" has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after it was ...

WebMCP explained: Inside Chrome 146’s agent-ready web preview

WebMCP exposes structured website actions for AI agents. See how it works, why it matters, and how to test it in Chrome 146.

This high-severity Chrome Gemini vulnerability lets malicious extensions spy on your PC

A bug in Google Chrome's Gemini AI feature could expose your data or allow attackers to monitor you. Here's how to stay protected.
WinBuzzer

Chrome Gemini Flaw Let Rogue Extensions Hijack AI Panel

A high-severity Chrome vulnerability has allowed malicious extensions to exploit the Gemini panel and gain elevated access to camera, microphone, and files.