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Recent research into sleeper browser extensions across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox highlights a persistent issue: delayed-activation threats.
By embedding code inside images and activating only after updates, these extensions avoided early detection while maintaining prolonged access to browser data.
The findings reinforce the importance of continuous monitoring, extension inventory management, and permission reviews - especially for widely used consumer tools.
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