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Characterizing Cryptocurrency-Themed Malicious Browser Extensions.

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Title: Characterizing Cryptocurrency-Themed Malicious Browser Extensions.
Authors: Bai, Guangdong, Wang, Kailong, Ling, Yuxi, Zhang, Yanjun, Yu, Zhou, Wang, Haoyu, Ooi, Beng Chin, Dong, Jin Song
Source: Communications of the ACM; Nov2025, Vol. 68 Issue 11, p93-101, 9p
Subject Terms: CRYPTOCURRENCIES, WEB browsers, COMPUTER crimes, PHISHING, ADWARE (Computer software)
Abstract: This research article details the work undertaken to identify and classify cryptocurrency-themed malicious browser extensions in order to determine suitable countermeasures. A systematic study yielded 186 malicious extensions within a population of 3600 extensions. Then the malicious extensions were classified into five categories—including life cycle and illegal gains—and then a systematic detection approach was compiled and presented taking metadata features, programmatic features and execution features in consideration.
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Abstract:This research article details the work undertaken to identify and classify cryptocurrency-themed malicious browser extensions in order to determine suitable countermeasures. A systematic study yielded 186 malicious extensions within a population of 3600 extensions. Then the malicious extensions were classified into five categories—including life cycle and illegal gains—and then a systematic detection approach was compiled and presented taking metadata features, programmatic features and execution features in consideration.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/3715673