ShellCodeX Intelligence Brief
HIGH
Cybersecurity
Fake Perplexity Chrome extension tracked users’ searches and browsing
Source headline: Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches
Threat level
High
Signal strength
72/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
2 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
A malicious Chrome Web Store extension impersonates Perplexity’s AI answer engine. The extension intercepts users’ search activity and collects browsing-related information. This can expose sensitive queries and behavior patterns to the extension operator. Chrome users who install the fake add-on are at risk of privacy compromise. If you installed anything claiming to be Perplexity, remove it and review your installed extensions immediately.
Recommended Action
Review affected assets, schedule urgent remediation, and monitor related indicators.
Topics
Original reporting
BleepingComputer
Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches
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