The Chrome extensions you use every day could be hiding an unfortunate secret

With Google's recent flagging of the popular Save as Image Type Chrome extension, now is a good time to take stock of all ...
Fox News

Dangerous Chrome extensions mimic password managers

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 like ...
Bleeping Computer

Data-stealing Chrome extensions impersonate Fortinet, YouTube, VPNs

A Google Chrome Web Store campaign uses over 100 malicious browser extensions that mimic legitimate tools, such as VPNs, AI assistants, and crypto utilities, to steal browser cookies and execute ...

My most useful Chrome extension was stealing my data for years

An extension I used almost every day was bought by a new owner and loaded up with spyware. It happened in 2024, but Google only removed it this week.
VentureBeat

Google updates Chrome Web Store review process and sets new extension code requirements

Google today announced five major changes to the Chrome Web Store. The first two are happening now: Developers are being subjected to a more rigorous review process, and the Chrome Web Store no longer ...