Event Brief
Feb 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam
By The BriefBrief
Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield extension scam that crashes PCs and installs malware.
WHO: Security researchers
WHAT: Malicious browser extension scam
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To trick users into installing malware
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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