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OneNote Dark Mode Chrome extension flagged as malicious
Original: # chrome extension OneNote Dark Mode seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 92/100! ```json {"id": "nfcga
A Chrome browser extension named OneNote Dark Mode is being flagged as malicious, with an automated cybersecurity risk score of 92 out of 100. The warning originated from an automated threat-monitoring account on the fediverse and circulated among the security community. Users who installed the extension to darken Microsoft OneNote are being urged to review their browser add-ons and remove anything flagged as risky.
Why now: Automated security scanning flagged the popular-sounding extension as high-risk, prompting warnings to Chrome users.
OneNote Dark ModeGoogle ChromeMicrosoft OneNote
Evidence
- # chrome extension OneNote Dark Mode seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 92/100! ```json {"id": "nfcgagoniilpnnpghohojpafmmmpkleo", "score": 92, "platform": "chrome", "name": "OneNote Dark Mode"} ``` · malicious_browser_bot@infosec.exchange · 3
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