Researcher uncovers network of risky Chrome extensions with over 4 million installs
Many ironically promise to scan Chrome for sketchy browser extensions
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Microsoft Edge browser starts offering extensions on Android before Chrome
How Microsoft is setting Edge apart from Chrome on Android, though Firefox came in first
Chrome extensions are abusing Google's lousy security policies to come first in search results
Leveraging manipulative tactics to push extensions
Widespread cyberattack targets Google Chrome extensions, compromises 2.6 million devices
The incident highlights the often overlooked security risks associated with browser extensions
Chrome Manifest V3 blamed for security risks as EditThisCookie extension becomes a victim
Google removed the EditThisCookie Chrome extension, but this malicious copycat remains
Google Chrome is finally transitioning to Manifest V3, introducing new rules for ad blockers
Critics say the new platform is focused on benefitting advertisers
The big picture: Google claims that the new version of its Chrome extension platform will mean a safer and more efficient browser experience for users. While there are some features in Manifest V3 that will facilitate this, critics claim that the new controls are more helpful to advertisers. This has raised questions about Google's motivations, given that a significant portion of its revenue comes from advertising.
SteamDB browser extension now lets users skip discovery queue to earn event trading cards
Simply click the Auto-discovery button to quickly receive event cards
Three malicious VPN extensions on the Chrome Web Store infected 1.5 million devices before being removed by Google
Malware remains a problem on the Chrome Web Store
Rogue Chrome extensions can steal passwords from websites such as Gmail, Amazon & Facebook
Be careful when installing browser extensions!
Google removes 32 malicious Chrome extensions with 75 million installs from the Web Store
That number may have been inflated, though
"Dormant Color" malware infects millions of PCs with malicious Chrome extensions
What just happened? Researchers with Guardio Security uncovered a "vast campaign" of malicious data-collecting browser extensions. The analysts dubbed it "Dormant Colors" because of the malware's focus on color and style themes --- Action Colors, Power Colors, Super Colors, and so on. Dormant Colors consists of 30 different extensions that millions of users have downloaded.
Researchers identify 28 malicious Chrome and Edge extensions with millions of users
Remove any you might have installed
Mozilla is investigating YouTube's curious recommendation algorithms
Taking a closer look at YouTube recommendations
Google removes 106 malicious Chrome extensions that were spying on users
Downloaded 32 million times, they were collecting keystrokes, authentication cookies, and more
Most Google Chrome extensions have fewer than 1,000 installs
Half the extensions on the Chrome Web Store have fewer than 16 installs
Chrome is only as secure as the extensions you use
Nearly a third of Chrome extensions use third-party libraries that contain publicly known vulnerabilities
This useful Netflix extension for Google Chrome adds auto-pausing, new hotkeys
Great for Chrome users
Microsoft's mobile Edge browser will warn users about fake news
The browser says not to trust the Daily Mail
Firefox 64 arrives with extension recommendations, improved tab management, and more
For those who dislike Chrome
Mozilla introduces experimental price-tracking extension for Firefox
Just in time for shopping season
Firefox extension praised by Mozilla accused of privacy violations
The company has defended its add-on
Over 11 million people have installed spyware from 'Big Star Labs'
Apps are quietly collecting full browser histories against Google rules
AdGuard reports that 20 million Chrome users have malware infected ad blockers
The extensions are clones of legitimate blockers with malicious code embedded
Google is removing cryptomining extensions from the Chrome Web Store
This is what happens when devs break the rules
