Fraudulent Chrome Extension Steals Solana Funds Through Hidden 0.0013 SOL Fees

A malicious browser extension has been extracting cryptocurrency from Solana traders by embedding unauthorized transfers into transactions, cybersecurity firm Socket disclosed Tuesday. The extension, marketed as a trading tool, attaches a minimum fee of 0.0013 SOL or 0.05% per swap while concealing the activity from wallet confirmation screens. The tool remained available on the Chrome Web Store since June 18, 2024, with 15 installations recorded at the time of discovery.