Attackers have started to exploit the very signals that users assume will keep them safe when it comes to add-ons to improve ...

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.

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

Chrome extensions with 4 million installs are putting your privacy at risk — how to stay safe; ... I would always advise caution with add-ons as Google cannot verify each extension independently ...

A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, ... out of an abundance of caution, perform password resets on online accounts.

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

Writing extensions also ask for the most permissions, netting the highest risk scores of 3.7 out of 5.0, so if you have these installed, do be sure to take the necessary measures to augment your ...

That's because extensions are often a lone coder's passion project, so the software can be unsupported or even abandoned when ...

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 ...

As reported by The Hacker News, a dangerous new campaign targeting browser extensions has been spotted online.So far, at least 16 extensions have been compromised, with over 600,000 Chrome users ...