Jupiter, a decentralized exchange aggregator, has issued a warning about a new fraudulent browser extension that targets Solana users.
The extension, known as “Bull Checker,” poses as a tool to view memecoin holders but secretly steals funds from users’ wallets.
According to Jupiter’s research released on August 20, this malicious extension, available on Google Chrome, was designed to bypass detection. Once installed, it manipulates transactions to redirect funds from users’ wallets while appearing legitimate.
The extension’s request for extensive permissions, including “read and write” access, is a major red flag, as legitimate tools typically require only “read-only” permissions. Despite this warning, many users continued to use the extension, leading to stolen funds.
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