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Google Chrome to Warn Users of Malware Extensions

Google Chrome to Warn Users of Malware Extensions

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world. It is used by billions of people every day. However, Chrome extensions can be a security risk. Some extensions can be used to steal personal information, track browsing activity, or even take control of the browser.

To protect users from malware extensions, Google is testing a new feature that will warn users when they have installed an extension that is known to be malware. The warning will appear in the Chrome extensions page. It will also include a link to more information about the malware extension.

The new feature is currently being tested in Chrome Canary, a version of Chrome that is used for testing new features. It is not yet clear when the feature will be rolled out to the stable version of Chrome.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind:

  • The new feature will only warn users of extensions that are known to be malware. It is possible that there are other malware extensions that are not yet known to Google.
  • Users should always be careful about what extensions they install. They should only install extensions from trusted sources.
  • Users can also check the reviews of extensions before they install them. If an extension has a lot of negative reviews, it is best to avoid it.
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