📚 Fake Microsoft Authenticator extension removed from Chrome Web Store

It took almost a month for Google to remove the fake Microsoft Authenticator extension from the Chrome Web Store. What you need to know A fake Microsoft Authenticator extension appeared in the Chrome Web Store. The extension was available for almost a month before it was taken down. The fake extension prompted people to fill out information on a Polish webpage. Microsoft Authenticator is a great tool to improve the security of your accounts with two-factor authentication. Unfortunately, scammers tried to utilize the good name of Microsoft Authenticator to trick people into sharing personal information. Recently, a fake Microsoft Authenticator listing was spotted in the Chrome Web Store by gHacks. It has since been taken down, but managed to remain in the Chrome Web Store for almost a month before its removal. The fake listing was not from Microsoft. Instead, it said it was offered by "Extensions," which is a clear red flag that it is not genuine. The extension also had some pos... ...