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Bitcoin Browser Extension With 50,000 Users Has Its Control Put Up for Sale

November 14, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC (17 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

A Bitcoin-related browser extension installed by approximately 50,000 users is reportedly being offered for sale, raising concerns about what a new owner could do with access to those users. The sale could potentially allow a buyer to push malicious updates to existing users. Details about the specific extension and the terms of the sale remain limited.

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Browser extensions are small programs you add to your web browser to get extra features.

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