AI Security
One Extension Could Hijack AI Assistants Across Chrome, Comet, Edge, Opera Neon and Claude
Cross-browser vulnerability exposes Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity to malicious extension control.
Security researchers at Forever Security have shown that one ordinary browser extension could take control of the AI assistants built into five Chromium-based products: Gemini Live in Chrome, Perplexity Comet, Microsoft Edge, Opera Neon and the Claude in Chrome extension. Once th...
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This vulnerability highlights a critical architectural flaw where browser extensions inherit the broad permissions granted to integrated AI assistants. It signals an urgent need for stricter sandboxing protocols to prevent third-party plugins from hijacking sensitive user interactions.
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