# Microsoft takes down over 100 malicious Edge extensions hiding malware in images and fonts

> 119 malicious Edge extensions flew under the radarThey installed harmful code days after extension installationIt's proof that static code review is no longer sufficient Microsoft says it has taken down 119 malicious…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-takes-down-over-100-malicious-edge-extensions-hiding-malware-in-images-and-fonts?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bad20254f0da55deb540b)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #google #microsoft #surface
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bad20254f0da55deb540b

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