If you're one of the millions who installed these malicious Google Chrome extensions, delete them now
More than 30 malicious Google Chrome extensions identified
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More than 30 malicious Google Chrome extensions identified
Google confirmed that it has removed 34 malicious extensions from Chrome. This is not the first time Chrome has been found to have malicious extensions, and some of them may still be downloaded on some people's devices. Here's what we know so far. CLICK TO GET KURT'S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS,
You can remove malicious extensions from your Google Chrome software due its ability to create viruses that will eventually risk your computer being a target.
If you're a devoted Chrome browser user on a desktop computer, you should note these malware-spreading extensions and get rid of them immediately.
So far I discovered 18 malicious extensions with 55 million users in total. Most popular ones are: Autoskip for Youtube, Crystal Ad block and Brisk VPN. They have been active for two years, undetected by Google.