Microsoft uncovered a malicious Chrome extension called “Search for perplexity ai” that impersonated Perplexity and siphoned every search query and even keystrokes from the address bar through an attacker-controlled domain. The extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store after disclosure, and users are advised to delete it, verify search settings, and distrust AI-branded extensions that request broad permissions. #Searchforperplexityai #Perplexity #GoogleChrome #MicrosoftDefender #perplexity-ai.online
Keypoints
- The extension impersonated Perplexity using the name “Search for perplexity ai.”
- It sent searches and typed characters to an attacker-controlled server.
- It then redirected users to real search results to avoid suspicion.
- Microsoft found no proof of password theft, but confirmed deliberate data collection.
- Users and teams should remove the extension, check search settings, and approve only trusted extensions.
Read More: https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/malicious-perplexity-chrome-extension.html