Chrome sync is used to steal data

Attackers have discovered that they can use synchronization in Chrome to send commands to infected people

browsers and steal data from systems bypassing traditional security measures.

Sync in Chrome allows you to store copiesuser bookmarks, browser history, passwords and other settings in the Google cloud. Thanks to this, a person can use the browser equally conveniently from all devices.

A security researcher found thatA malicious extension for Chrome uses the synchronization function to communicate with a remote server of attackers. Hackers can also steal the computer owner's data.

The extension is an add-onsecurity from Forcepoint. It can be used as a leak channel from the corporate network to the attacker's Chrome browser, or as a way to control the infected browser from a distance.