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Malicious Chrome extensions hijack affiliate links and steal ChatGPT tokens

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A cluster of malicious Google Chrome extensions is being used to hijack affiliate links, scrape product data, and steal OpenAI ChatGPT authentication tokens, creating a browser-based access and monetization risk. The scope includes 29 e-commerce add-ons distributed through the Chrome Web Store and a separate set of ChatGPT-themed extensions. The activity also routes scraped data to app.10xprofit[.]io and uses browser trust to persist inside everyday workflows.

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  2. 30.01.2026 15:42 2 articles · 5mo ago

    Researchers disclose Chrome extensions that hijack affiliate links and steal ChatGPT tokens

    Initial Disclosure

    On January 30, 2026, researchers disclosed malicious Google Chrome extensions that hijack affiliate links, scrape product data, and collect OpenAI ChatGPT authentication tokens. The findings covered a 29-extension e-commerce cluster led by Amazon Ads Blocker, which injects the developer tag '10xprofit-20' into Amazon product links, replaces existing affiliate codes, and exfiltrates product data to app.10xprofit[.]io, as well as a separate 16-add-on 'ChatGPT Mods' campaign that injects content scripts into chatgpt[.]com to steal authentication tokens.

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