October 13, 2024 at 06:20PM Google’s Chrome Web Store warns that the uBlock Origin ad blocker may soon be blocked due to the deprecation of the Manifest V2 extension specification in favor of Manifest V3. Users are encouraged to switch to compatible alternatives, as advanced functionality may be limited with new versions. Manifest V2 will … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 08:36AM Malicious browser extensions are evading Google’s latest Chrome Web Store security, posing significant risks to individuals and organizations. Researchers showcased the ability to steal data and manipulate permissions. While Google aims to enhance privacy and security with Manifest V3, vulnerabilities still exist. Companies are advised to review and restrict browser … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 12:04PM Google has empowered Chrome’s Safety Check to take security decisions on the user’s behalf. This feature now automatically runs in the background, revoking unneeded permissions, canceling deceptive notifications, and notifying users about security issues. It also provides more control over website permissions and extensions, aiming to improve user safety and … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 04:11PM Google Chrome is urging uBlock Origin users to switch to other ad blockers before disabling Manifest v2 extensions. This is due to the deprecation of Manifest v2 in favor of Manifest v3. Users are advised to replace uBlock Origin with options such as uBO Lite, Adblock Plus, Stands AdBlocker, or … Read more
June 1, 2024 at 05:34PM Google plans to phase out Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome from June 3, 2024, impacting ad blockers. Manifest V3 aims to enhance security, privacy, and performance of Chrome extensions by limiting access to user network requests. This requires developers to adapt, affecting popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin, prompting the … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 07:20AM Starting June 3, 2024, users of certain Chrome browser builds will be warned about the phase-out of Manifest V2 browser extensions, including ad-blockers. This follows a five-year transition to the more performant and secure Manifest V3. Suggestions for alternative extensions will be made, but concerns persist over the impact on … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 06:44PM Millions of Chrome users can now defend against extension subversion by installing the Chrome add-on “Under New Management,” created by software developer Matt Frisbie. The add-on alerts users when installed extensions change ownership, giving them the power to make informed decisions about the software they’re using. This initiative aims to … Read more