In short
A browser extension that appears useful or legitimate is malicious The objective is typically to steal data/credentials or manipulate activity for cyber/financial fraud.
What it is
The extension requests permissions that allow it to observe or manipulate browsing/account activity. The victim is then pushed to install the extension and grant its requested permissions.
How it starts
A browser extension that appears useful or legitimate is malicious.
What they tell you
The extension requests permissions that allow it to observe or manipulate browsing/account activity
What they want you to do
Install the extension and grant its requested permissions
How you lose money
steal data/credentials or manipulate activity for cyber/financial fraud
What happens next
After the first successful step, the fraudster may demand more money/information, deepen account or device access, or disappear.
Warning signs
trust | convenience | malicious extension | permission abuse | credential theft
Where this is documented
India — officially documented by an Indian authority/regulator
How to avoid it
Do not sideload unknown apps/executables/extensions or grant accessibility/screen-sharing permissions to unverified parties; update and scan the device.
If it already happened
Contact the bank/payment provider immediately if money moved; report financial cyber fraud promptly via 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in; preserve messages, transaction IDs, phone numbers and URLs. From a clean device, revoke sessions, change credentials and review account recovery/security settings.