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Cybersecurity2 min readJune 15, 2026

152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic

Researchers discovered 152 malicious Chrome wallpaper extensions with over 105,000 combined installations that inject unwanted advertisements and generate fake traffic to inflate ad revenue for their operators. You should immediately audit your organizati

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