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Microsoft Removes 119 Edge Extensions That Hid Malware in Images and Fonts

Microsoft pulls 119 malicious Edge extensions, exposing a two‑year StegoAd campaign that reached up to 2.6 million users

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The brief

Microsoft removed 119 Edge browser extensions that concealed malware in images and fonts, a operation dubbed StegoAd that ran for two years and affected up to 2.6 million users. Coverage highlights the security breach across several outlets: Redmondmag reported the disruption of the StegoAd campaign; Malwarebytes noted the extensions downloaded malware; Security Affairs detailed credential theft and ad‑fraud activities; TipRanks observed a slip in Microsoft’s stock price; Risky Business and The Hacker News both announced the takedown.

Future reporting will likely track additional Microsoft security measures, any further extension removals, and continued market reaction to the stock movement noted by TipRanks.

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Quick answers

How many Edge extensions were removed?

119 extensions were taken down.

What was the name of the malicious campaign?

The operation was identified as StegoAd.

How many users were potentially affected?

Coverage cites up to 2.6 million users.

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Topics

Microsoft Edge StegoAd malware browser extensions stock market

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