A massive spyware campaign called "RedDirection" turned 18 popular browser extensions into surveillance tools, exposing over ...

According to researchers at Koi Security, the malicious extensions were part of a coordinated operation involving at least 18 ...

However, as with all things on the internet, malicious extensions can slip through the cracks from time to time, making it important for users to proceed with caution when adding extensions to Chrome.

The discovery of over 35 compromised Chrome extensions, putting 2.6 million users at risk, is a wake-up call for everyone. Removing suspicious extensions is an essential step to protect your data.

Almost a dozen malicious extensions with 1.7 million downloads in Google's Chrome Web Store could track users, steal browser activity, and redirect to potentially unsafe web addresses.

A new tool turns otherwise legitimate extensions for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox into bots that make your browser someone ...

When attempting to download an extension that’s not trusted, Chrome will show a pop-up warning that you should “proceed with caution.”However, there’s still the option to “continue to ...

Chrome extensions are incredibly useful, whether you want to block ads, track the best deals or enhance your browsing experience. They can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store, which functions ...

Chrome will start displaying a new dialogue warning users to proceed with caution if an extension is not trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing. Security The best VPN services of 2024: Expert tested ...

Google is adding a new feature to Chrome 117 that will proactively alert you when an extension isn’t in the Chrome Web Store. The company is also going to automatically upgrade URLs with HTTP to ...

Many Chrome Extensions Are Stealing Your Personal Information. Here’s How to Tell if You’re at Risk Google has removed 500 extensions from the Chrome Store.

Google has since removed these extensions from the Chrome Web Store and since they’re malware, they should be automatically disabled as well. But they’re likely still lingering on your PC.