Users face various threats on the internet, and one of them is undoubtedly browser extensions. While many companies continually scan for these, sometimes this approach falls short. Google Chrome, however, is taking a significant step concerning extensions.
Google Chrome will alert users about dangerous extensions
With Chrome version 117, currently in beta, Google has introduced a feature that will protect users against extensions. From now on, when an extension is removed from the Chrome Web Store, the browser will also alert its users about this extension.
Extensions are among the most common ways to make the browser more functional. However, these extensions sometimes bring significant risks for users. Some extensions offered through the Web Store can occasionally gain access to users’ personal information.
To protect users from such software, Google Chrome consistently monitors the extension store. Extensions deemed dangerous are swiftly removed from the store. Nevertheless, even if these extensions are removed from the Web Store, the danger persists for those who have already downloaded the extension.
These perceived dangerous applications continue to threaten users who have previously downloaded the extension. To safeguard themselves from this threat, users need to remove extensions from their browsers. Yet, many users might continue to use extensions unknowingly putting themselves at risk.
This is where Google Chrome comes into play, now alerting its users about removed extensions from the store. Consequently, users who notice the danger will be able to remove these extensions from their computers.
With its new extension warning system, Google Chrome seems poised to provide users with a healthier defense against malicious software. What are your thoughts on Google Chrome? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section.
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