19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Found With Wallet-Stealing and Crypto-Draining Code
Browser extensions are stealing crypto wallets and draining funds, with 59 malicious add-ons identified across Chrome, Edge and Firefox
3 independently detected trends connected to this subject, with the latest coverage first.
This hub groups 3 separate news trends connected to Browser Extensions, spanning August 3, 2026 through August 29, 2026. Each event page combines source coverage, attention velocity and a time-stamped explanation instead of treating every headline as a separate story.
The record below represents 21 article observations and 21 source signals, led by Technology coverage. Use it to compare how individual events emerged, spread and changed over time.
Browser extensions are stealing crypto wallets and draining funds, with 59 malicious add-ons identified across Chrome, Edge and Firefox
Microsoft Edge is phasing out Manifest V2 extensions, triggering a transition to Manifest V3 that affects the functionality of legacy ad blockers.
Google Chrome is preparing to implement a default block on browser extensions that hijack New Tab pages or search settings.