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
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 23, 2024 at 06:45AM Google claims to effectively vet Chrome extensions to catch most malicious code, though researchers argue that the risk is more substantial. There has been considerable installation of risky extensions, representing a significant problem. The authors emphasize the critical need for stronger oversight by Google to address these issues. After reviewing … 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