The big picture: Malicious browser extensions remain a problem on the Chrome Web Store, but Google has been proactive in recent years in its attempts to make life safer for Chrome users. The company ...

All extensions seem to have been made by a single actor, possibly of Russian origin.

It sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. If you’re looking for a new browser extension to try, or you want to download one that has been recommended to you, stop using the Chrome Web Store to look ...

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 ...

The firm announced that it was putting a temporary suspension on paid Chrome Web Store extensions after a surge of fraudulent transactions this month. Free extensions remain safe in the ban. Following ...

Chrome on Android skips extensions, but these browsers do.

Google today announced that it will ban from its Chrome Web Store any and all browser extensions that mine crypto. Mining cryptocurrencies in the browser isn’t the most efficient way for individuals ...