Google's oversight on its web store let malware run unchecked for 1 year

Google just disabled a popular extension (Save image as Type) and removed it from the Chrome web store because it contains malware.
Lifehacker

Stop Using the Chrome Web Store to Find Extensions

It sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. If you’re looking for a new browser extension to try, or you want to download one that has been recommended to you, stop using the Chrome Web Store to look ...
GIGAZINE

Chrome Web Store extensions have infected hundreds of millions of users with malware

Google Chrome ' provided by Google has a ' Chrome Web Store ' where you can add various extensions that make browsing more convenient. A team of security experts from Stanford University has reported ...
VentureBeat

Google disables inline installation for Chrome extensions

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google today announced that Chrome will no longer support inline ...
CoinTelegraph

Google’s Ban of Obfuscated Code From Web Store Extensions Likely to Affect Cryptojackers

Google has banned obfuscated code for Chrome Web Store extensions to reduce policy violations in a move likely to affect cryptojackers. Google’s new restrictions on Chrome Web Store extensions ...
CoinTelegraph

Google Bans Crypto Mining Extensions From Web Store After ‘90%’ Disregard Policies

Google announced it is pulling cryptocurrency mining extensions from its Chrome Web Store April 2 after “90%” failed to comply with its rules. In a blog post, extensions platform product manager James ...