Koblo Extension For Google Chrome Contains A Malware Capable Of Getting Your...

If you see the Koblo extension for Google Chrome, it would be better to stay away from it because a Japanese security company, TrendMicro, spotted a malware in that extension. The Koblo extension for the Google Chrome browser presents itself as a plug-in designed to play videos you receive via conversations on Facebook. In reality, Koblo contains a malware.

Koblo extension malware is able to obtain your Facebook password

The extension was available via the official Google Chrome Store so, possibly, is already installed on hundreds or thousands of computers.

The Koblo extension malware can register your username and password when you log into your Facebook account. However, the malware does not have access to the passwords already stored in the web browser.

If Koblo ever manages to capture your authentication information, the extension will post and send messages in your name, in order to multiply and infect more computers.

Yes, the malware is able to write on your behalf and tell your contacts connecting from Chrome to download the Koblo extension for their browser.

How to avoid Koblo malware and other similar ones?

First, if you are using Chrome, check your extensions and remove Koblo from the list if it appears. Then change your Facebook account password just to be safe.

At the time of writing this article, Koblo was no longer available via the Chrome Web Store but it could be installed via its direct download link.

Thus, beware of suspect links that you might receive in a conversation on social media or in an email.

Always keep in mind, when installing an extension for any browser, the risks it may represent to your system and your personal data.

Be very vigilant and always double-check the developer of the app or extension and get used to only install the apps, plug-ins, or extensions you absolutely need.

As said, luckily, Koblo extension malware is not very tough and a simple uninstallation of the extension within Chrome browser should be enough.