Hackers Use Fake Chrome Web Store Copyright Notices to Steal Google Credentials

A new phishing campaign is targeting Chrome extension developers using fake copyright removal notices that look like official messages from the Chrome Web Store. The scam tricks developers into entering their Google credentials on a counterfeit sign-in page, putting both their accounts and their users at serious risk. As browser extensions have become a regular part of everyday internet use, this type of targeted attack is growing harder to ignore. The attack works by sending developers a notice claiming their extension is about to be removed for copyright infringement. The message gives the victim just 48 hours to appeal, creating a sense of urgency that pushes them to act fast. Everything about the page looks real, including a...

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