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GhostPoster Attack Uses PNG Icons to Compromise 50,000 Firefox Users


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2025-12-17 19:11:34
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A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed “GhostPoster” has compromised approximately 50,000 Firefox users by exploiting browser extension icons. Security researchers at Koi Security discovered that malicious actors are embedding hidden malware payloads directly within PNG logo files, turning seemingly innocent visual elements into dangerous delivery mechanisms that evade traditional security scanning. The campaign spans 17 Firefox […]


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