Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default
Google Chrome is preparing to block extensions that hijack the New Tab page and search engine by default.
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Google Chrome is planning to block extensions that hijack the New Tab page and search engine by default. According to gHacks, this move is part of an ongoing effort to enhance user security and privacy.
The News International and BleepingComputer confirm this development, noting that the change is aimed at preventing malicious extensions from taking control of these critical browser features. PiunikaWeb and SecNews.gr describe the change as a defense against malware tricks that lock the New Tab page.
The timing of this change is not specified. The current state of this development is that Google Chrome is preparing to implement this block by default.
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Sources (6)
- Google's new Chrome security feature prevents extensions from abusing control Android Headlines · 1d ago
- Google Chrome Prepares Default Block for Extensions That Hijack the New Tab Page or Search Engine gHacks · 1d ago
- Chrome will soon block the malware trick that locks your New Tab page hostage PiunikaWeb · 1d ago
- New Tab: Chrome Extensions with new Google defense SecNews.gr · 1d ago
- Chrome to block extensions that hijack new tab page The News International · 1d ago
- Google Chrome may soon block New Tab hijacker extensions by default BleepingComputer · 1d ago
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What are New Tab hijacker extensions?
New Tab hijacker extensions are browser extensions that alter the New Tab page or search engine settings without user consent, often for malicious purposes.
Why is Google Chrome implementing this change?
Google Chrome is implementing this change to enhance user security and privacy by preventing malicious extensions from hijacking the New Tab page and search engine.
When will this change take effect?
The timing of this change is not specified in the coverage.
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