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#240382 5-Sep-2018 14:29
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The Mega.NZ chrome extension was compromised and was posting passwords and other confidential information to dodgy servers.

 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/mega-nz-chrome-extension-caught-stealing-passwords-cryptocurrency-private-keys/

 

 

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  #2084413 5-Sep-2018 15:49
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Huh, just this weekend I was prompted to install "MegaSync" to download files. It demanded admin permissions with nothing more than "." in the description field. I think I'm glad that I didn't let it proceed!

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