Research reveals how these simple Chrome extensions are hawking your privacy

Research shows that even simple Chrome extensions can quietly invade user privacy, with some hijacking clipboards, ...

New malware service guarantees phishing extensions on Chrome web store

A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called 'Stanley' promises malicious Chrome extensions that can clear Google's review ...
Bleeping Computer

Google Chrome to warn when installed extensions are malware

Google is testing a new feature in the Chrome browser that will warn users when an installed extension has been removed from the Chrome Web Store, usually indicative of it being malware. An unending ...

Malware toolkit guarantees store approval for Chrome extensions

"Stanley" malware kit-as-a-service costs up to US$6000. A suspected Russian malware-as-a-service operation has been selling a ...

Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.

Malicious Chrome Extensions found on Web Store, Over 1 lakh users at risk: Remove now

Security researchers have discovered several malicious Chrome extensions on the official Chrome Web Store that can steal user data and compromise privacy. Some of these extensions are still available ...

Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work

Google’s Chrome Web Store for Enterprise has been made available It’s free to use for Chrome Enterprise Core and Premium ...
techtimes

Study: Millions of Google Chrome Web Store Users at Risk of Running Extensions Infected with Malware

A recent study conducted by security experts from Stanford University has uncovered a major security concern for users of the Google Chrome Web Store. The researchers have published their findings on ...
Forbes

Google’s Surprise Chrome Security Decision—A New Web Store

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The recent Chrome browser 2FA bypass attacks involved dozens ...
Ars Technica

Here’s how hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions

The people overseeing the security of Google’s Chrome browser explicitly forbid third-party extension developers from trying to manipulate how the browser extensions they submit are presented in the ...
techtimes

Google Removes Malicious Extensions Downloaded 75 Million Times from the Chrome Web Store

In a major cleanup effort, Google has taken swift action by removing 32 malicious extensions from the Chrome Web Store, which collectively had a staggering download count of 75 million. These ...
ZDNet

Google Chrome is killing more extensions than you think - is your old favorite on the list?

Google has officially implemented a new platform for Chrome extensions, and it brings both good and bad news. On the positive side, Manifest V3 promises greater safety and security within Chrome. On ...