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New Chrome Vulnerability Let Malicious Extensions Escalate Privileges via Gemini Panel

Chrome CVE-2026-0628 let malicious extensions hijack Gemini panel for privilege escalation, local file access, and surveillance.

WebMCP explained: Inside Chrome 146’s agent-ready web preview

WebMCP exposes structured website actions for AI agents. See how it works, why it matters, and how to test it in Chrome 146.

QuickLens Chrome extension steals crypto, shows ClickFix attack

A Chrome extension named "QuickLens - Search Screen with Google Lens" has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after it was ...

This high-severity Chrome Gemini vulnerability lets malicious extensions spy on your PC

This high-severity Chrome Gemini vulnerability lets malicious extensions spy on your PC ...
Visual Studio Magazine

VS Code 1.110 Ships with Agent Plugins, Browser Tools and Session Memory

Visual Studio Code 1.110 (February 2026) adds new agent extensibility, browser-driving chat tools, and expanded chat accessibility.
WinBuzzer

Chrome Gemini Flaw Let Rogue Extensions Hijack AI Panel

A high-severity Chrome vulnerability has allowed malicious extensions to exploit the Gemini panel and gain elevated access to camera, microphone, and files.