ChromeBack

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Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

GoSecure describes ChromeBack as a browser hijacker, redirecting traffic and serving advertisements to users.

Threat Analysis

ChromeBack is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/chromeloader-malware/

→https://www.gosecure.net/blog/2022/02/10/malicious-chrome-browser-extension-exposed-chromeback-leverages-silent-extension-loading/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

ChromeBackjs.chromeback

External Intelligence

Malpedia: js.chromeback

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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