Google claims it is cracking down on VPN services that track user data and reroute traffic for ad monetization. The company will cripple apps that can interfere with or block advertisements.
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Google is rolling out a couple of improvements for Chrome which are designed to make it easier to spot dodgy downloads and extensions. Extensions will warn if they’re not trusted, and there’s a more thorough scan for downloads.