Browser Exploits Wane as Users Become the Attack Surface

Attackers are shifting from direct browser exploits to abusing legitimate browser features and social-engineering to gain initial access: 70% of 2024 attacks used browser downloads, and threats include compromised extensions, OAuth misuse, credential/token theft, and emerging “browser-native ransomware.” The report highlights incidents (such as the Cyberhaven Chrome-extension compromise), targeted attacks against privileged roles and remote workers, and evaluates defenses (SWGs, CASBs, EDR, RBI, enterprise browsers and extension-based controls) while warning that attackers adapt to the weakest link in the enterprise browser ecosystem.