Secret Fees: Google Chrome Extension Allegedly Steals from Solana Transactions

A newly uncovered Chrome extension, Crypto Copilot, has raised concerns about hidden fees on Solana transactions. Cybersecurity firm Socket revealed that this extension allegedly adds secret charges during swaps made using the Raydium decentralized exchange, stealing at least 0.0013 SOL or 0.05% of the transaction amount. This sneaky tactic occurs when users utilize Crypto Copilot to execute swaps on Solana without their knowledge. The interface displays only basic swap details but omits crucial information about the added transfer to an attacker’s wallet, leaving users unknowingly handing over a portion of their funds.